Scathing aged care report a mandate for reform

The Royal Commission has found Australia’s aged care system to be hugely inadequate.

31 October, 2019

Putting technology at the heart of the patient experience

In order to keep up with increasing healthcare demands, many leaders in the industry are turning to technology to both foster innovation and to support high-quality, sustainable healthcare.

31 October, 2019

The technologies that will reshape health

The increasing complexity of the healthcare system along with rising demand for services and staffing shortages has left a gap only technology can fill.

17 October, 2019

Qld plans hospital comparison website

A new website will make it easier to source information about Queensland health facilities.

14 October, 2019

Royal commission targets NDIS providers

NDIS providers have been ordered to hand over information and documents.

19 September, 2019

Public officer claimed $500k in false overtime

A senior WA health employee falsely claimed half a million dollars by exploiting the payroll system.

19 September, 2019

Council signs suicide charter

A NSW council is taking a proactive role to help prevent suicide in the local area.

16 September, 2019

Bureaucrat grilled at Royal Commission

The federal government has been asked why people with disabilities are languishing in aged care.

12 September, 2019

Advocates demand NDIS funding for sex support

Should the NDIS fund sex services? Disability advocates say yes.

5 September, 2019

Library hires full time social worker

A Melbourne library is getting a full-time social worker in a sign of the changing role of libraries.

2 September, 2019

Aged care inquisitor to review NDIS

Former senior public servant David Tune has been appointed to conduct a review of the NDIS.

15 August, 2019

Disused aged care facility offers solution for homeless women

A repurposed aged care facility is providing a model for safe community housing.

4 August, 2019

The ‘tiny house’ villages tackling homelessness

Councils across Australia are exploring innovative ways to help the homeless.

29 July, 2019

Public housing shifts to community sector

New statistics reflect a trend for government-provided housing to be transferred to community operators.

18 July, 2019