NSW

Qld, NSW and ACT release budget for 2025-26

Three new hospitals in Qld, $12.4bn on infrastructure for NSW, and a new levy in the ACT. See what your…

NSW to fund a new aged care transition project

The NSW government will provide $300,000 to a peak community group to research and implement ways older people can seamlessly…

Police officer charged with manslaughter of Clare Nowland ordered to hand over passport

The NSW Senior Constable responsible for the alleged taser death of a 95-year-old aged care resident has been deemed a…

NSW police officer charged with manslaughter over Cooma nursing home taser death

A police officer who allegedly recklessly tasered a 95-year-old woman in her aged care home has had his charge upgraded to manslaughter. Clare…

How are religious aged cares preparing for voluntary assisted dying?

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are set to start in a month, yet many religious-based aged care facilities have not…

Story-sharing program for dementia a great success

The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney, is running a storytelling program for people with dementia and their carers to…

New regional at-home service opens in Lismore

A new headquarters for at-home care in regional New South Wales has been opened by HammondCare, as part of a…

Thousands test positive for respiratory virus as spike reported in multiple states

An infectious disease expert has confirmed that a viral respiratory illness is surging in multiple states. NSW residents are coming…

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…

NSW Premier backs police amid backlash over fatal tasering incident

NSW Premier Chris Minns has backed the state police following the release of crucial details about the fatal tasering incident…

Blair Comley becomes new Department of Health and Aged Care Secretary

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Blair Comley as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care.…

Older Aussies urged to get jabbed before end of May

Health experts have called for older Australians to get their flu and Covid-19 boosters before the start of winter amid…

Potential ‘glitch’ in AN-ACC around dementia inclusive language

A new behaviour assessment within the AN-ACC tool needs revision, researchers have said, after finding the language does not align…

Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast

A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…

Dementia tool may lead to better health outcomes

A world-first tool spearheaded by a neuropsychologist may speed up the diagnosing process and improve overall health outcomes for people…

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…

Families want less ‘stressful’ visits for loved ones

Melbourne-resident Joy* and her siblings used to visit their mother up to three or four times a week, and are…

ACN calls for decriminalisation of abortion in QLD and NSW

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on QLD and NSW to fall in line with legislation of other…