Roadmap to financing five-star aged-care system released
03 September, 2020Economic modelling has revealed that Australia can transform the quality of its aged-care system in just four years.
Overdose report reveals hidden health crisis
31 August, 2020Australia's Annual Overdose Report 2020 reveals that — for the fifth year running — more than 2000 Australians lost their lives due to overdose.
Tas dementia village opts for digital care system
28 August, 2020Korongee Village has implemented a patient-centred digital care system that allows staff to plan, record and monitor the care of residents in real time.
Mums need more ante and postnatal support
28 August, 2020Research has found a correlation between a mother's mental health and children's emotional and social development.
COVID-19 digital practice expansion: when allied health forgot evidence-based practice
27 August, 2020 by Ed Johnson, Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Founder, UmboThe quick shift from in-person services to digital practice has skipped a step — evidence-based practice.
RACGP encourages trainee GPs to go rural
26 August, 2020The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is encouraging future GPs to undertake their training in a rural or remote community in 2021.
Hospital trials show low-cost tools help reduce medical errors
25 August, 2020A series of trials run in Victorian hospitals over three years reveal that simple, low-cost behavioural interventions could help reduce the risk of avoidable medical errors.
New frailty index to benefit aged care
24 August, 2020A new frailty index is set to improve aged-care and health outcomes in vulnerable older Australians.
Cork and Canvas offers free online art classes for frontline workers
20 August, 2020Cork and Canvas is offering free online paint and sip sessions to Australia's dedicated frontline workers, to convey gratitude and help relieve stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
Hub launches to support mental health of health professionals
19 August, 2020Black Dog Institute has launched TEN (The Essential Network) — a multifaceted e-health hub, developed by health professionals for health professionals.
Football club partnership champions healthy lifestyles
19 August, 2020Life and health insurance provider AIA Australia has become the official life, health and wellbeing partner for North Melbourne Football Club.
Aspirin linked to gastrointestinal bleeding in over 70s
14 August, 2020An international study has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by at least 60% in people aged 70 and over.
e-health tool targets mental health of those with intellectual disability
14 August, 2020UNSW Sydney's 3DN has launched MySigns — a tool to support the mental health assessment of people with intellectual disability and communication difficulties.
HAPEE initiative works with Indigenous communities to improve hearing health
10 August, 2020Hearing Australia is working with regional, rural and remote communities across Australia to address the high rates of hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Beyond Blue launches 24/7 pandemic support service
07 August, 2020Beyond Blue has partnered with Accenture and Medibank to develop a 24/7 Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service to meet the surge in demand for its services.
