department of health

Calls for input into dementia guidelines

The first major overhaul of Australia’s dementia guidelines since 2016 is now open for public consultation, with Monash University seeking…

Ministers meet to address bed block crisis

The nation’s health leaders are demanding “urgent action” from the federal government to tackle a $1bn aged care crisis that…

Over 30 aged care homes in NSW fail ‘acceptable’ standards

New data from the Department of Health has revealed more than 30 aged care homes in New South Wales were…

Leadership and guidance key to a swift outbreak response: expert

A new independent review into the handling of COVID-19 in residential care has identified the key factors which make staff…