Award honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher
24 July, 2020Leading Aboriginal academic Professor Roianne West has been awarded the 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award for her outstanding research leadership.
Fall-prevention technology helps seniors stand tall
15 July, 2020StandingTall is an app that offers individually tailored exercises to older Australians so that they are able to exercise independently at home.
People with diabetes hit hard by pandemic
14 July, 2020In addition to impacting physical health, 40% of people with diabetes report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.
Gardening resources to help seniors improve quality of life
07 July, 2020 by Jane AllmanInsteading has created a bumper trove of gardening resources, including those designed specifically for seniors.
New Rural Health Commissioner appointed
06 July, 2020Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has been appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner, succeeding Professor Paul Worley.
The impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Australians
01 July, 2020A report led by the University of Western Australia reveals that the pandemic has put many Indigenous Australians at risk of severe psychological distress.
Study identifies dementia medication management barriers
29 June, 2020A study conducted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has identified barriers to effective medication management in people with dementia.
Resources for GPs supporting victims of domestic violence
26 June, 2020The RACGP is providing resources and support tools to help GPs care for victims of domestic abuse and violence.
Rural Health Commissioner office to be extended
15 June, 2020The government has announced that the office of the National Rural Health Commissioner will be extended past its current expiry date of 30 June 2020.
Nominations open for new HESTA awards
09 June, 2020The HESTA Excellence Awards will celebrate the dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services.
Renowned rehab program for PD arrives in Sydney
03 June, 2020The PD Warrior program has arrived in Sydney's north-west, with the potential to improve the symptoms of patients living with Parkinson's disease.
Resources support end-of-life family carers
29 May, 2020CarerHelp has launched an educational campaign to help Australians who provide end-of-life care for a terminally ill parent, partner or friend.
White paper examines role of nutrients and herbs in immune function
27 May, 2020Blackmores Institute has released a white paper investigating the evidence-based use of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines to support immune function.
Call for palliative care overhaul
26 May, 2020 by Jane AllmanPalliative Care Australia has released a report calling for an overhaul of the palliative care system in Australia and an additional annual investment of $365 million.
Woodlea pen pal program helps seniors combat loneliness
25 May, 2020The senior pen pal program encourages children and residents of the community to engage with residents of local aged-care and retirement facilities.
