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Taking the initiative: A modern approach to workplace mental injuries
Major changes are occurring to WorkCover schemes across Australia with WorkSafe Victoria being the latest to modernise theirs, bringing in new eligibility requirements for mental injury claims.
Dementia’s impact on older Australians remains significant, report finds
Dementia’s impact on the older population has once again been laid bare following the release of Australia’s health 2024 with dementia still the leading cause of death of women and for people aged 85 and over.
Australians urged to speak up over the taboo topic of death and dying
A new report details the challenges and inefficiencies faced by individuals during the last stage of life, exploring the gap between the desired and actual experiences during the end-of-life stage.
As COVID-19 cases rise, Gov reinforces the importance of education
As COVID-19 cases in residential aged care hit an 18-month high, the Government released a communication toolkit to help providers and staff effectively convey the importance of vaccines.
Barwon Health steps up to provide specialist dementia care
Regional health service provider Barwon Health has joined an exclusive list of Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) providers. We spoke to their Blakiston Lodge Facility Manager Roz Nolan to learn more about the program.
Underwhelming new incentive unlikely to attract GPs to residential aged care
GPs have been left with an “underwhelming” incentive to visit aged care residents but the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is hopeful they will still take up the offer to support older Australians.
Shades of grey: VR training explores the layers of dementia behaviours
Dementia Australia’s latest training tool is D-Esc, a virtual reality program that throws you head first into some confronting scenarios. Here, no decision is black or white and there are layers to every choice.
Gov warns providers over COVID-19 vaccination rates
How high are the vaccination rates in your residential care homes? Chances are they’re not currently high enough to appease the Government.
Have the recent palliative care investments gone far enough for aged care?
With the 2024 Budget released just one week before National Palliative Care Week began, we’re taking time to reflect on the key policies and to see whether the Federal Government has truly thrown in its support.
VMCH looks abroad for holistic palliative care inspiration
Leaders at VMCH have been inspired by a recent international trip to Singapore where palliative and end-of-life care services include pet-assisted therapy, access to open bars, community outings and much more.
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