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A new health lifeline: 24/7 nurse advice now just a phone call away
The Australian government has launched 1800MEDICARE, a telehealth service providing 24/7 access to nurse advice and GP consultations. This initiative aims to improve healthcare accessibility, reduce emergency department congestion, and support mental health services....
Consumer Advisory Bodies in Aged Care: Voice or Formality?
In the evolving landscape of aged care, consumer advisory bodies stand at a critical juncture. Are they the key to amplifying the voices of older individuals, or do they merely serve as a façade for compliance? Patricia Sparrow explores this dichotomy. Across the...
The Aged Care Effectiveness Index: Enhancing Elder Care in Australia
Mirus Australia has partnered with StewardBrown to introduce the first-ever residential aged care Effectiveness Index, aimed at fostering growth and advancement within the residential aged care industry. This innovative initiative will greatly benefit from gathering...
Respite Care
What is respite care? Respite care is when someone else takes care of the person you usually care for so that you can take a break. Respite care provides an organised, temporary break both for the carer and the person they care for. Letting someone else do the caring...
New Support at Home
Essential components of the new program Commencing on 1 July 2025, the innovative Support at Home program will supersede both the Home Care Packages Program (HCP) and the Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme. This groundbreaking initiative will offer a range...
Support services for people with dementia and their carers
Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with brain illnesses, rather than a specific disease itself. Common types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease / Better Health Channel and vascular dementia. Dementia leads to a gradual decline in a...
Financial hardship assistance for Home Care Package recipients
Financial hardship assistance is available to individuals who are unable to afford their aged care costs due to circumstances beyond their control. Each case is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility. If deemed eligible, the Australian Government...
Providing support to someone as they approach the end-of-life journey
Caring for someone who is nearing the end of their life can be a deeply emotional experience, but it can also be incredibly fulfilling. It is natural to feel a range of emotions, including isolation, stress, resentment, and fatigue, as you provide this type of care....