12 Oct 2023

ATAGI update additional 2023 COVID-19 vaccination dose

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently updated their advice for the COVID-19 booster dose.

10 Oct 2023

Healthcare Identifiers Framework Project Consultation

We have published the outcomes of the Healthcare Identifiers Framework Project Consultation.

08 Oct 2023

'National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from 1 November 2023'

From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will change.

06 Oct 2023

Does using telehealth affect our healthcare?

Telehealth was an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing patients to consult with GPs by telephone or video under lockdown. Post-pandemic, telehealth is here to stay. Professors Rosemary Korda and Christine Phillips are finding out how using telehealth affects primary healthcare.

05 Oct 2023

Are you prepared to manage older peoples’ health during heatwaves?

Now is the time for aged care providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. Severe heatwaves are likely to be a part of this high-risk weather season. Heatwaves affect the health of older people more than other groups. Our new guidance can help.

04 Oct 2023

Members of the Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub visit Australia

Learn about the recent visit from Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH) members and find out how we’re building workforce capability and promoting the use of technology in aged care.

03 Oct 2023

Equip Aged Care Learning Packages

The full range of Equip Aged Care Learning Packages is now available for carers, nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals.

03 Oct 2023

Aged care nursing and allied health scholarships

Scholarships for nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals working in aged care.

03 Oct 2023

Aged Care Knowledge Hub

A new online knowledge hub is available to support nurses in developing and furthering their career in aged care.

28 Sep 2023

Thank you to our Medical Research Future Fund Grant Assessment Committee members

The success of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant funding relies on informed and committed community members stepping forward to assess grant applications.