covid
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Apr- 2024 -8 AprilOpinion
NSW may end its COVID vaccine mandate for health workers. That doesnât 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…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryIndustry News
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…
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Jan- 2024 -22 JanuaryCOVID-19
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…
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Nov- 2023 -27 NovemberCOVID-19
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…
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2 NovemberCOVID-19
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…
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Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberCOVID-19
Immunisation body says over-75s need another Covid booster
The federal governmentâs immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get another COVID-19 vaccination booster. The…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneCOVID-19
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…
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26 JuneCOVID-19
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…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchClinical Practice
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…
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13 MarchCOVID-19
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…
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Nov- 2022 -17 NovemberNews
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,…
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10 NovemberCOVID-19
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…
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7 NovemberSpecialty
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. Itâs been…
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Oct- 2022 -13 OctoberNews
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…
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Sep- 2022 -29 SeptemberNews
$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…
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5 SeptemberSpecialty
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…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustPodcasts
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…
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11 AugustSpecialty
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…