covid

NSW may end its COVID vaccine mandate for health workers. That doesn’t mean it was a bad idea in the first place

Katie Attwell, The University of Western Australia and Jessica Kaufman, Murdoch Children's Research Institute Months after COVID vaccines were introduced…

Delay in criminal case against Victorian aged care over Covid deaths

The case against an aged care home at the centre of a devastating killer Covid wave in 2020 in Victoria has returned to…

COVID outbreak and alleged neglect claims at south Qld aged care home

Estia Health Hervey Bay in Urraween Queensland is facing a Covid outbreak involving around 40 patients with alleged claims of…

Two new Covid vaccines approved as alarming figure reveals majority of Aussies choosing not to get a booster shot

Two new COVID vaccines will become available in Australia soon with proven success at fighting off new strains of the…

How to improve flu vaccines for older people

In Australia, influenza-associated mortality and hospitalisation rates are highest among older adults aged over 65 years. It is estimated that…

Immunisation body says over-75s need another Covid booster

The federal government’s immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get another COVID-19 vaccination booster. The…

Aged care homes warned over uptick in flu cases

Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales and Queensland, putting health…

Study links long-term impact of Covid-19 on the ageing brain

A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised…

Nation’s first exercise guidelines to lower dementia risk

Australia's first guidelines on physical exercise to reduce cognitive decline and improve mental health have been launched. Regular physical exercise…

New report highlights Covid-19 impact on Australians aged over 65

A new report has revealed an excess of 12 per cent of the Australian population died due to Covid-19 in…

No third booster for residents amid fifth wave

Australians, including vulnerable groups, will not be asked to roll up their sleeves for a fifth Covid-19 vaccine just yet,…

New variants unlikely to lock down aged care: experts

The appearance of two new sub variants of Omicron in Australia is unlikely to lead to renewed restrictions and lockdowns…

Aged care industry still fighting for fairness following budget

This article was submitted before the pay rise decision made by the Fair Work Commission on Friday 6th. It’s been…

NSW scraps major Covid rule

A major Covid requirement will be abandoned in one state by the end of the work week in a sign…

$1.4 billion boost to strengthen aged care and hospitals against Covid

Healthcare minister Mark Butler announced last week that the government will fork out an additional $1.4 billion over the upcoming…

Reversing frailty to curtail ‘alarming’ falls increase

A new program introduced by an aged care provider is helping prevent falls of community-dwelling older people transitioning from hospital…

Over 500 rural homes may seek exemption to mandated 24/7 nurses: podcast

Close to 20 per cent of Australian rural and remote aged care facilities may apply for an exemption to the…

Could robots help with Covid-19 isolation?

As Covid outbreaks continue to impact aged care homes across the country, using robots to help keep isolated residents company…