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Aged Care Royal Commission
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Aged care regulator to increase audits for home care
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is increasing audits after th...
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Reforms delayed to consider “extensive and valuable feedback”
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Aged Care Taskforce recommends wealth-based funding
Industry & Reform
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Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts
Older Australians are staring down longer wait times for basic support to help th...
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“Several shortcomings:” Inquiry proposes Aged Care Bill amendments
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Complaints about care and communication rise, reports show
Specialty Focus
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Only 25% of older Queenslanders are aware of the risks heatwaves put on their health – new study
Mehak Oberai, Griffith University; Ella Jackman, Griffith University; Shannon Rut...
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Ageing population and govt reform drive demand for dementia respite care
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Research confirms stroke associated with accelerated cognitive decline
Clinical Practice
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Navigating ethical challenges in aged care: The role of clinical education – opinion
Aged care in Australia, as in many parts of the world, faces significant challeng...
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“Looming threat” – Superbug deaths increase in over 70s by 80 per cent
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“Shiny new treatment:” High cost means new Alzheimer’s drugs not available to all
Workforce
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Gender pay disparity still rife in nursing
New data has shown that the gender of an Australian nursing graduate has a profou...
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Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care
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Collaborative Arrangement laws abolished, more nurses to work to full scope
Technology
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New telehealth cart keeps residents connected
An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Sh...
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Dementia drug rejected by TGA
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“Adapt technology to suit people:” Tablet designed for older people wins design award