PM mulls aged care tax

Scott Morrison is open to a tax increase to find the tens of billions of dollars extra that will be needed to fix a troubled and underperforming aged...

Four key takeaways from the aged care royal commission's final report

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's final report has laid out an extensive plan to overhaul Australia's aged care system.Among the...

What the split between royal commissioners means for the future of aged care

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was supposed to deliver a pathway to better care for older Australians.But that path just got a...

You're Hired Booklet

Download your FREE "You're Hired" Booklet YOU’RE HIRED IS AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HELP YOU LAND YOUR DREAM JOB. LEARN EASY TO FOLLOW EXPERT TIPS ON: HOW...

Diet, exercise and brain training reduces risk of Alzheimer's — if people are given a little bit of 'extra assistance', ANU study finds

When 73-year-old Bob Gardiner took part in a study which looked at whether diet and exercise could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, his...

The staff in my father's aged care home made sure he died with dignity

I really wanted this to be about how we got Dad through a Covid-19 outbreak. Instead, this is a tribute to the healthcare workers who looked after...

KN95 respirator masks should not be used

DHHS has withdrawn KN95 masks from supply pending results of a quality review to ensure they meet standards for the prevention of COVID-19...

Government appoints independent assessors to make the NDIS 'fair and consistent'

The government is appointing independent assessors to review everyone on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to ensure the funding is fairly ...

Pain-sensing electronic silicone skin paves the way for smart prosthetics and skin grafts

A new silicone 'skin' contains electronics that mimic the human body's lightning-fast response to pain, potentially paving the way for smart ...

Many Early Vaccine Trials Show Promise. Most Still Fail. Here’s Why

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race has been on to develop an effective drug or vaccine to help in the fight against the...

Does a daily tipple decrease your risk of dementia?

People who have a few drinks a week may have a reduced risk of dementia, compared to those who drank nothing at all. ...

Will wants to be a hero — but not the kind you might be thinking of

When 13-year-old Will Best was cast in a short movie destined for the Sydney Film Festival, his talent was obvious — but, as a boy with cerebral...

Health report finds public hospitals failed to deliver proper care for people with disabilities

The Health Complaints Commissioner found South Australian public hospitals failed to deliver appropriate and acceptable care to patients with...

URGENT WARNING OF POTENTIAL RANSOMWARE ATTACKS

A major aged care provider has recently suffered a ransomware attack Read More ...

Warning To All States

Quick hospital transfer critical to avoid aged care outbreak tragedy seen in Victoriahttps://mailchi.mp/acsa.asn.au...

National Geographical Rollout of NDIS Complete

Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands have joined the NDIS, marking the end of the national geographical roll-out of the disability insurance...

New Aged Care Visitor Restrictions

Allied health professionals, hairdressers and children should now be allowed to enter residential aged care facilities according to updated national...

You Are Not Alone

You are not alone – coronavirus support for people with disability It’s important to remember that there is help available should you need it.If...

Is Aged Care Understaffed

The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the persistent issues that plague the aged care sector, none more so than staffing levels.A report...

Nursing Fees Slashed

School leavers who are hoping to study humanities will either have to foot a bill double that of their predecessors or pick different subjects under a...

Demand For Health and Aged Care Growing

Australian Unity forecasts dramatic demand for health and aged care – 30 years of growth aheadIf the sector can resolve its funding issues, there is a...

How Will Retention Bonus Be Paid To Aged Care Workers?

The Australian Government Department of Health has been working on the mechanisms, processes and guidelines in order to release these funds for workers...

Coronavirus Australia live updates: Queensland announces 50 new COVID-19 cases

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Large indoor gatherings banned, schools to stay open, Scott Morrison tells Australians not to leave the country in face of coronavirus...

Tips for working active nights as a Support Worker

Whether you are an early riser or a night owl, active nights can prove challenging for the body and mind, but there are strategies that you can implement...