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Industry & Reform
Aged Care Bill 2024: Amendments and key sector changes that got it passed
After Labor's historic aged care Bill was passed in the Senate last week, the Lower House was quick to add…
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News
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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Specialty Focus
STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it
Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates…
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Industry & Reform
Aged Care Bill finally passes Senate
Labor's Aged Care Bill 2024 has overcome yet another hurdle, with the Senate passing the landmark legislation on Thursday. Now,…
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Specialty Focus
Falls cause 43% of injury hospitalisations. Here’s how to better predict and prevent them
Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation in Australia, costing the public health system billions of dollars each year.…
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Industry & Reform
4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey
Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…
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Industry & Reform
Aged Care Bill down to the wire: home care caps scrapped, Transition Taskforce announced
The Albanese government has announced amendments to its Aged Care Bill in a bid to solidify Coalition support and reach…
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News
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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Specialty Focus
What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?
The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or…
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Advertorial
Reduce your facility’s running costs and carbon footprint with Q-ton; the next generation hot water solution.
As energy costs continue to rise and environmental sustainability becomes a key focus for the sector, operators are looking at…
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