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Bring on the pre-election speeches, the empty promises and overall cycle of disappointment that is inherent in recent decades of Australian politics, particularly when you work within or access in any way shape or form our current Healthcare system.
Australia’s aged care system has undergone substantial reform in recent years, with the introduction of the Support at Home program marking a significant shift in how in-home care services are funded and delivered.
Telehealth has become an invaluable tool in the healthcare landscape, particularly in the disability sector, where access to specialized services such as speech and occupational therapy can be challenging due to high demand, long wait time and geographical location.
It is no secret within our healthcare industry that there is an undeniable trend that has emerged since COVID and under the current government, of rising wage pressure, coupled with global allied health workforce shortages and compounded further by the changing expectations and needs of the modern employee.
The Australian aged care sector has long been a crucial pillar of the healthcare system, providing essential support to our aging population. As the number of elderly Australians continues to rise, the demand for aged care services is increasing exponentially...
Modern healthcare and aged care environments face growing challenges in ensuring staff safety as care demands increase. Traditional approaches to workplace safety—observational assessments, manual reports, and static guidelines—are increasingly inadequate for preventing musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive stress injuries, and physical strain...
The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for the widespread adoption of telehealth across the healthcare system. While the technology pre-dated the pandemic, its use was initially met with scepticism, as many preferred to retain traditional in-person care models...
In the evolving field of work health and safety (WHS), the traditional focus on physical hazards alone is no longer sufficient. To truly ensure the well-being of employees, organizations must adopt a biopsychosocial approach that integrates physical, psychological, and social
The field of occupational therapy (OT) has seen significant advancements in recent years, with telehealth emerging as a transformative approach to delivering therapy services. Remote telehealth occupational therapy functional assessments are particularly notable, offering a new paradigm for evaluating and
