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Nurses in facilities can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time press...
24/07/2025

Nurses in facilities can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time pressures prevent them from providing the quality end-of-life care they know residents need.

https://tinyurl.com/2s4xs32x Flinders University

Aged care nurses can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time pressures prevent them.

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians, designed to reduce d...
21/07/2025

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians, designed to reduce digital barriers for users aged 65 and over, enabling them to book rides more easily and stay connected with loved ones.

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians: Simple mode and the senior account.

21/07/2025

ARIIA has announced the ten recipients of its 2025 Accelerator Grants, with most projects targeting technological and culturally informed improvements in regional and rural .

Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has announced the ten recipients of its 2025 Accelerator Grants.

Australian researchers, universities, businesses, organisations, industries and community groups linked to aged care are...
11/07/2025

Australian researchers, universities, businesses, organisations, industries and community groups linked to aged care are encouraged to apply for an applied research grant with 1.4 million in funding available until 31 July 2025.

TAFE Queensland has launched Australia's first competitive applied research grants program through its Centres of Excellence.

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians, with a new focus on...
03/07/2025

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians, with a new focus on tailored interventions rather than risk assessments across residential care, community and hospital settings.

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians.

La Trobe University will train 2800 aged care nurses in comprehensive health assessments to reduce emergency department ...
03/07/2025

La Trobe University will train 2800 aged care nurses in comprehensive health assessments to reduce emergency department presentations and hospital delays as part of Victorian health workforce crisis response.

https://tinyurl.com/3n66vn5a

La Trobe University will train 2800 aged care nurses in comprehensive health assessments to reduce emergency department presentations.

Australia’s sector is facing a perfect storm. Regulatory reforms are reshaping the landscape, workforce pressures pers...
03/07/2025

Australia’s sector is facing a perfect storm. Regulatory reforms are reshaping the landscape, workforce pressures persist, and providers are being asked to deliver more with fewer resources.

But while the challenges are real, so too is the opportunity—if we’re willing to rethink how we define and unlock capacity.

Read more from IQ Life here:

Sharing knowledge and resources for Australia’s health and aged care sector

RSL LifeCare has secured $170,000 to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in aged care while ...
18/06/2025

RSL LifeCare has secured $170,000 to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in aged care while opening up employment opportunities for women in regional New South Wales.

New grant aims to address workforce shortages in aged care while opening up employment opportunities for women in regional New South Wales.

A fundamental shift in is underway in Australia, with new clinical guidelines rejecting the traditional “managing decl...
18/06/2025

A fundamental shift in is underway in Australia, with new clinical guidelines rejecting the traditional “managing decline” model in favour of actively restoring seniors’ independence and life skills.

https://tinyurl.com/3d7fp7km Flinders University

A fundamental shift in aged care philosophy is underway, with new clinical guidelines rejecting the traditional "managing decline" model.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of aged care, ensuring the safety, well-being, and optimal outcomes for older people i...
18/06/2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of aged care, ensuring the safety, well-being, and optimal outcomes for older people is paramount.

That’s why Mable is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology, specifically AI, to transform the sector and provide peace of mind for everyone involved.

Mable is committed to leveraging AI to transform the aged care sector and provide peace of mind for everyone involved.

Virtual reality (VR), often associated with video games, is being repurposed by Australian researchers to help older adu...
04/06/2025

Virtual reality (VR), often associated with video games, is being repurposed by Australian researchers to help older adults reduce their risk of falling, a major public health issue for people aged 65 and over.

https://tinyurl.com/yjxkb7jh NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia

Virtual reality (VR) is being repurposed by Australian researchers to help older adults reduce their risk of falling.

Significant gaps in medication oversight have been revealed across facilities, with a major national audit showing tha...
04/06/2025

Significant gaps in medication oversight have been revealed across facilities, with a major national audit showing that many facilities are falling short of recommended safety standards despite government recommendations.

https://tinyurl.com/mbmycebf Monash University

Significant gaps in medication oversight have been revealed across Australian aged care facilities, a national audit shows.

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Healthcare is the largest industry in Australia with over 1.3 million people employed in the sector. So, with all these people engaged in the industry, why has there not been more of an emphasis on the sharing of knowledge?

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