Cocaine use and hospitalisations on the rise
02 March, 2021A new report reveals an increase in cocaine availability, prevalence of use and related hospitalisations in Australia.
Addressing the unique allied health needs of those in residential aged care
01 March, 2021 by Ed Johnson, Clinical Innovation Officer at UmboWith a different approach to residential aged care, we can potentially reduce the burden on an overstrained system.
Bodies unite for Prosthesis List reform
01 March, 2021Four professional bodies have come together to deliver a joint statement on Prostheses List reform.
In Conversation with Dr Teagan-Jane Westendorf
01 March, 2021Hospital + Healthcare talks to Dr Teagan-Jane Westendorf from the National Advisory Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care.
Post-stroke recovery best with physio soon after
24 February, 2021The human brain's capacity to recover and rewire itself following a stroke peaks after around two weeks and diminishes over time, according to an international study.
The future of aged care
16 February, 2021 by Amy SarcevicExploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system.
Finding a path to improve Indigenous workforce and healthcare outcomes
15 February, 2021 by Jane AllmanA study of two exemplary cancer services has found eight key factors helping to improve Indigenous patient and staff outcomes.
Awaiting the Royal Commission's final report
10 February, 2021 by Jane AllmanThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will submit its Final Report on 26 February 2021. What can we expect?
WHO invites Health Literacy Initiative to join global network
10 February, 2021The Mental Health Commission of NSW will join the World Health Organization (WHO) in a global network to improve community health literacy.
A mirror on care for older Australians
08 February, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services AustraliaLASA will work hard to translate the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations into practical actions and meaningful outcomes.
HESTA Impact Awards finalists announced
20 January, 2021Eleven finalists have been announced for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health and community services professionals taking positive steps to create a better world.
Low-carb diet drives type 2 diabetes remission
18 January, 2021International researchers — including those from CSIRO — have found that consuming fewer carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission.
Sing-a-long live stream set to bring Christmas cheer to seniors
14 December, 2020RFBI is excited to announce its Big Christmas Sing-a-long, which will live stream on Thursday, 17 December.
2021 predictions for the aged-care and disability sectors
10 December, 2020 by Craig Porte, Managing Director, Civica CareWhat might 2021 hold for the aged-care and disability sectors?
Indigenous health framework generates mixed results
08 December, 2020AIHW has released the 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework, finding mixed results for the 68 measures investigated.
