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QLD aged care staff and residents urged to get flu jab

Free vaccinations will roll out for Queenslanders amid a spike in cases across the state, with calls for aged care…

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…

Providers warned amid a surge in flu cases

Aged care homes could face a longer and more impactful flu season this year, an infectious disease professor has warned,…

‘Lost our focus’: increased regulation distracting sector, expert says

The ramping up of regulation in aged care over the past two years has led to providers and staff losing…

Confusion about dietitians’ role may lead to fewer referrals

Lack of clarity among aged care workers around the role of dietitians may be the root cause of their limited…

The ‘hidden epidemic’ of chronic wounds in aged care

An Australian peak body is using Wound Awareness Week (15–21 August) to push for the government to start recognising wound-related…