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COVID-19
$251m for Australian Centre for Disease Control
The Albanese government has pledged $251.7m to establish a permanent Centre for Disease Control (CDC) tasked with ensuring Australia is…
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Technology
New telehealth cart keeps residents connected
An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Shepherd Home, in Townsville, especially for crucial conversations…
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News
The LNP has won in Qld – here’s what’s been promised for health
David Crisafulli has lead the Liberal National Party to victory in the Queensland state election, ending the Labor government's nine-year…
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Top Stories
1/3 of healthcare workers delay tax return despite looming deadline
Data has revealed that over a third (38%) of health and wellness professionals are yet to file their tax return…
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Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding to COVID?
Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia; Guzyal Hill, Charles Darwin University; Hassan Vally, Deakin University; Kim M Caudwell, Charles Darwin…
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Industry & Reform
Life and death on the waitlist
An 86-year-old Adelaide Hills man has tragically personified the problem's surrounding assessments in the aged care system, requesting euthanasia under…
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Industry & Reform
No. of people who can’t afford a visit to the GP doubles
Data has revealed a large increase in the number of people living in New South Wales who cannot afford to…
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Specialty Focus
‘It just lifted me’: new research suggests shared reading groups combat loneliness – and the effects can be astounding
Juliane Roemhild, La Trobe University and Sara James, La Trobe University In Eleanor Rigby, the Beatles asked: “All the lonely…
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Industry & Reform
Three new staffing quality indicators added for residential aged care
The Australian government has announced the introduction of three new staffing quality indicators to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality…
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Industry & Reform
Union calls for worker penalties to be scrapped from new Act
As the dust settles on the highly anticipated introduction of a new Aged Care Act, many who stand to be…
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Technology
Dementia drug rejected by TGA
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated…
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Industry & Reform
70% of providers concerned about pace of Aged Care Act rollout
A survey conducted by an Australian aged care peak body has revealed that seven in 10 providers are concerned with…
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Top Stories
‘National scandal’: Only 1-in-100 rentals are affordable for essential workers
Barely one-in-100 rentals in Australia are affordable for the average nurse, construction worker, early childhood educator or hospitality worker. Anglicare Australia…
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Technology
“Adapt technology to suit people:” Tablet designed for older people wins design award
The team behind Australian designed, purpose-built tablet Lumin, used their expertise in tech and design into the "world's easiest tablet…
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Specialty Focus
Ageing population and govt reform drive demand for dementia respite care
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed this week that dementia is projected to become the nation's leading cause of…
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Top Stories
Both paid and unpaid carers sacrifice their own wellbeing, data shows
Concerning figures have been released regarding the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of the nation's carers. The Palliative Care Australia…
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COVID-19
Getting antivirals for Covid too often depends on where you live and how wealthy you are
Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get Covid, and for other groups at risk of…
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Industry & Reform
$900 million for rural, remote and specialist aged care
Following the Albanese government's recent reform announcements, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has confirmed that $900 million will be…
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Industry & Reform
Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?
Anthony Scott, Monash University and Terence C. Cheng, Monash University A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is…
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Opinion
Lighten the load with technology that saves money and retains staff – opinion
Finding and keeping the staff required to deliver the best of care for older Australians is no simple undertaking, as…
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Top Stories
Govt still ‘going through’ damning menopause report
Health Minister Mark Butler has declined to say how the government intends to respond to a damning report that found…
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Industry & Reform
Offering end of life support as part of home care is important – but may face some challenges
Jennifer Tieman, Flinders University Earlier this month, the government announced major changes to aged care in Australia, including a A$4.3…
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Specialty Focus
Having end-of-life conversations with people with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia as they approach the end of their life can often feel lonely and isolating. However, engaging…
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Specialty Focus
Community still believes dementia is a normal part of aging, says global study
Eighty per cent of the general public incorrectly believe that dementia is a normal part of ageing, according to a…
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Industry & Reform
Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount
Andrew Partington, Flinders University; Craig Whitehead, Flinders University, and Jonathan Karnon, Flinders University Australia is facing a surge in hospital…
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