Project aims to build new generation of gerontology nurses to work in aged care
The University of Canberra will lead a $2.1 million Commonwealth project aimed at building and sustaining the nursing workforce in aged care settings. The project will have two main educational components: training and support for nurse educators, and clinical placements for second and third-year nursing students in residential aged care. Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Kasia […]
‘Never walk alone’: Mentoring Men program helps men get back on track
On average, nine people in Australia take their own lives every day. Glaringly, seven of those are men. With nearly half of men experiencing mental health challenges during their lifetime, Australian charity Mentoring Men was established to provide a listening ear from time to time for men experiencing challenges. Focusing on a proactive approach, engaging […]
Research initiative to ‘supercharge’ innovative models of primary care
Research initiative to ‘supercharge’ innovative models of primary care
Preserve ocean health to preserve human health: World Oceans Day
To mark World Oceans Day today, researchers and conservation groups worldwide have published new insights reinforcing how human health depends on thriving oceans. Published in The Lancet, Human Health Depends on Thriving Oceans, describes how crucial the world’s oceans are due to their role in carbon storage, climate regulation, food provision, and even providing medicinal resources. […]
Older people ‘dehumanised’ in the media: Need better representation
The voice of politicians and other ‘elites’ are given greater media attention as sources than those of aged care staff, residents and their families skewering reporting of the sector, research shows. If news organisations in Australia created a ‘round’ for reporting on ageing and aged care issues, the often-marginalised sector would be better represented and […]
Understand your motives in the pursuit of personal goals
Being aware of your underlying motives in pursuing personal goals is key to protecting your mental health and wellbeing, according to Western Australian researchers. Human behaviour is structured to attain personal goals. Despite providing a person with a sense of meaning and purpose, some types of goals and styles of goal pursuit have been associated […]
Health advocates join calls for urgent action on ‘dangerous’ air pollution
The Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) has joined advocates calling for a strong fuel efficiency standard to reduce the incidence of asthma, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, neurodegenerative disorders and premature deaths in Australia, in response to the federal government’s consultation on the Standard closing today. CAHA joins other transport advocates in recommending a starting Standard […]
How nurses and midwives are embracing digital health technologies to support patient care
How nurses and midwives are embracing digital health technologies to support patient care
Better pay just the first step to ensuring quality care
Better pay just the first step to ensuring quality care
Nurses and midwives support ‘Yes’ vote for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Nurses and midwives support ‘Yes’ vote for a First Nations Voice to Parliament