My Health Record is proving to be a controversial addition to the health system. With the opt-out deadline now extended to January 31, parliament is still haggling over the final details of the roll out. Concerns remain over privacy and provisions for ...

A social advocacy organisation has called for urgent upgrading of employment services following the release the 2018 Jobs Availability Snapshot. Executive director of Anglicare Australia Kasy Chambers said that a new approach was needed to help people find work. “The job ...

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has joined forces with Queensland Health and QUT to educate health professionals about palliative care. The team will host a seminar covering topics like advance care planning across sectors, legal considerations and implementation. Austin Health manager of ...

Medication review company Ward MM has announced a world first model of care called Thrive – a new service that provides individuals with personalised medication plans. The aim of the Thrive is to reduce the risks of harm caused by ...

University of Melbourne researchers will work with aged care residents and their carers to undertake the world’s largest music therapy trial, with a focus on depression among those with dementia. Head of music therapy Felicity Baker said the power of this ...

After a high-profile corporate role, Mike Staniford left his job to pursue his dream of being an artist and has opened his first solo exhibition at age 65. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Staniford was an international creative director ...

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is urging seniors to tailor exercise to their ability rather than age. Counter to advice in a recent Reader’s Digest article, the APA advises that exercise programs should be based on individual ability and needs, ...

When people think about ageing and aged care, inevitably they are faced with having to consider the mortality of a loved one. It’s a topic not often discussed. In fact, we actively avoid it. And in failing to confront our ...