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Regional aged care provider Whiddon is calling on the federal government to reduce the barriers people from overseas must overcome to become fully qualified registered nurses in Australia.

Appropriate Aged Care is a significant challenge for many vulnerable older people, and their families. Grey Power are committed to ensuring that our seniors have the dignified care they need as they are increasingly less able to care for themselves.

Oceania Healthcare Limited advises that Suzanne Dvorak has today been appointed as Chief Executive Officer

Southcare at Sutherland Hospital celebrates 30th anniversary, honouring Dr George Stathers and providing essential elderly care.

Shortages of key medicines are affecting some of Australia's most vulnerable patients, a peak medical body says, including children with neurodevelopmental disorders and those in palliative care.

The Albanese Government is delivering more funding to the Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic to provide bulk billed healthcare service to more

Temporary Medicare items will be in trial soon to allow patients to get admitted and seek psychiatric virtual consultations in private hospitals.

Pharmacists have been making copies of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, but this is putting patients at risk, according to the TGA.

Amidst the backdrop of increasing environmental consciousness, the 2024 Sustainability Summit is set to deliver a comprehensive overview of all things sustainable. With a line-up boasting over 40 expert speakers from various fields, attendees can expect a day filled with diverse perspectives and invaluable insights into integrating sustainability into design and practice.

Federal government say Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program places will be prioritised for regional and rural nurses and midwives.