NSW releases new roadmap for rural health
It’s now time to begin focusing on rural health, and states will need to follow the examples set by NSW and the National Rural Health Alliance.
It’s now time to begin focusing on rural health, and states will need to follow the examples set by NSW and the National Rural Health Alliance.
The results of the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round were recently announced and certainly point to the necessity of reforms over the next few years.
Lightening the administrative burden on aged care providers is essential to ensure they can operate effectively over the next few years.
With population growth showing no immediate sign of slowing, providers will need to take several approaches to understanding the aged care sector.
Means testing is a necessary part of the aged care process, but delays are causing a significant number of issues for providers and the elderly.
Bupa have recently turned the first sod at the site of a new aged care facility in Queensland, one that will provide 108 beds and an onsite GP.
Aged care growth is certainly going to mean providers will be required to take action, but they’ll also need to be aware of palliative care requirements.
A growing aged care population depends on a strong network of research and collaboration – and that’s exactly what ILC has set out to achieve.
Dementia is currently growing in Australia, with further rise in numbers predicted in the near future. These issues need to be addressed now.
NSW faces a growing population, but the state stands prepared now more than ever with grants for new medical technologies and transplant techniques.