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Industry & Reform
Life expectancy drops for first time in 30 years
The life expectancy of Australians has fallen for the first time since the mid-1990s, a new government report reveals. The…
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Industry & Reform
Have your say: Needs assessment survey open in northern Queensland
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is calling for community members, healthcare professionals, politicians, and sector representatives to have…
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Clinical Practice
Collaborative palliative care pilot project empowers aged care staff
Two Victorian aged care providers are changing the way they deliver end of life care. Peninsula Home Hospice and Vasey…
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Industry & Reform
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards â new report
Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney New analysis has revealed many Australian aged…
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News
Tax cuts from July 1: how you’ll benefit
From taxes and minimum wages to energy costs and superannuation, Australiaâs financial landscape will change dramatically from July 1. All Australians will…
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Top Stories
Record number of aged care workers and health professionals moving to Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released data showing international health professionals are immigrating to Australia in record…
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Industry & Reform
On-site pharmacy for residential aged care from July 1
From July 1 federal government funding will be made available for residential aged care providers to engage the services of…
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Specialty Focus
Whatâs the difference between Alzheimerâs and dementia?
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These…
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COVID-19
“No excuse” – safety commission announces targeted monitoring for Covid-19
The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has announced new measures for ensuring all residential aged care facilities…
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Industry & Reform
University of Newcastle professor appointed National Rural Health Commissioner
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced University of Newcastle's Professor Jennifer May is to take over…
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Technology
Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Hereâs how it could benefit public health
Jaya Dantas, Curtin University Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine…
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Industry & Reform
$200 million more capital assistance to regions
The Albanese government has announced round two of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program, making a further $200 million available…
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Top Stories
NSW Budget: what’s in it for aged care
The NSW government has announced the stateâs âbiggest single investment in social housingâ to help address the housing crisis, despite a budget it says…
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Opinion
How older Australians can stay at home – opinion
Home is where the heart is, and older Australians want to stay there. But the reality they increasingly face is…
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