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Help for aged care residents in Alfred’s path, providers’ duty of care
While the impact of Ex-Cyclone Alfred is still being felt in many communities in northern NSW and southeast Queensland, the…
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Western Sydney nurse struck off after vile act involving aged care resident with dementia
A western Sydney nurse masturbated in front of a dementia patient after turning the lights off and closing the curtains…
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Health sector reacts to antisemitism – Pollies speak out, nurses rally, migration questioned
A nurse who vowed to “kill” Israeli patients and another who claimed he had already sent Israeli patients to the afterlife have…
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“Vile, dehumanising and unacceptable”: NSW Health employees investigated for antisemitic video
Two Sydney nurses have been stood down after disturbing footage emerged of the pair saying they would “kill” and refuse to…
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Family stare down cop who tasered 95yo Clare Nowland as son declares he will ‘never forgive’
The son of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was fatally tasered by a NSW Police officer has declared he will “never…
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WA aged care resident charged with alleged murder of roommate
A 75-year-old woman has been charged with the alleged murder of her roommate at a West Australian residential aged care…
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Police officer Kristian White found guilty of manslaughter
NSW police officer Senior Constable Kristian White, 34, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, after…
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Keeping cash crucial for older Australians
The Albanese government has released the details of a plan to ensure Australians are able to pay for essentials with…
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Senior constable’s ‘wave of fear’ before Clare Nowland tasered by Kristian White
A police officer has described the fear she felt as she saw a “wave of darkness” come over the face…
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BaptistCare merger the latest in a series of buyouts reshaping the sector
Following the successful merger of BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA in March 2023, the boards of three more…
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Video of 95yo’s Clare Nowlands’ Tasering played in Supreme Court
The NSW Supreme Court has been told that the police officer who discharged his Taser at a great-grandmother while responding to an…
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Governor General appointed patron for the Maggie Beer Foundation
Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has been appointed patron for…
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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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69yo man’s death exposes critical ambulance shortages
A man has died after he was forced to wait four hours for an ambulance after suffering a fall at…
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Government delivers first aged care digital plan
The Albanese government has announced the commencement of their first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy. The Department of Health…
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Dates for care workers’ pay rises set by Fair Work Commission – nurses still waiting
The Australian Fair Work Commission has finalised the decision to determine when 250,000 Australian aged care workers will receive a…
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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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Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – 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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Tax cuts from July 1: how you’ll benefit
From taxes and minimum wages to energy costs and superannuation, Australia’s financial landscape will change dramatically from July 1. All Australians will…
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Safety blitz: SA aged care to be audited
Residential aged care homes across South Australia will be audited by the safety regulator this month in a bid to…
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Aged Care Pulse survey begins today
The Department of Health and Aged Care's Pulse Survey will open on Monday and run until June 14 after hearing…
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Aged care worker sentenced to life for murder of resident
A 21-year-old aged care worker who killed a 70-year-old woman has been handed a life sentence as a Perth court…
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Historic Sydney hospital to be transformed into aged care
A historic hospital precinct in Sydney's east is set to be transformed into an aged care facility in an effort…
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NSW offers nurses pay rise, short of unions demands
The NSW government has offered public sector workers, including nurses, a three-year pay rise worth 10.5 per cent, which is…
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$135m for rural, remote and First Nations aged cares
The Minister for Aged Care announced new investments to improve access to aged care services for First Nations, rural, and…
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