QLD

Qld resident celebrates 107th birthday

One of Queensland's oldest aged-care residents blew out 107 candles (not really!) on Thursday, surrounded by family and aged care…

New Qld program upskills workers to reduce emergency admissions

Developed by Central Queensland University (CQU) and funded by the Queensland government, the Early Recognition and Response to Deterioration in…

“Have a cuppa and a chat’: Funding boost supports connections for older Qlders

The Queensland government has invested in additional funding for activities to improve social connections amongst older Queenslanders. The extra $12.5m…

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…

Killarney Memorial Aged Care given $1.4m for a holistic healthcare approach

Killarney Memorial Aged Care has been given $1.4m to trial a holistic team-based healthcare approach for the rural and remote…

Qld small businesses consider going cashless

Small businesses in Queensland are considering going cashless — not to meet rising consumer demand or reduce labour costs but…

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…