A world-first study has linked older people's self-reported quality of life as a predictor of future cardiovascular disease and other adverse health implications.  Every day, 118 Australians pass away due to a heart-related illness, and the risks increase with age. The study, led ...

Quality of life measures in the aged care industry have typically relied on clinical indicators, such as an individual's weight, past medical history or prescription use. Professor Julie Ratcliffe from Flinders University led a team to interview 3,000 older Australians ...

There are still many obstacles facing the 2030 aim of health equality for indigenous Australians. By Amie Larter Although it appears Australia is starting to minimise the disparity between quality of life for indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, there is still ...

The government’s decision not to increase funding for the nurse incentive program is a missed opportunity in preventative care, writes Scott Harris The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) has been responsible for saving lives and improving the health of ...