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Updates, news & information from the Australian Dept of Health & Aged Care. Email questions: [email protected] Email media enquiries: [email protected]
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The new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025. The new Act puts older people’s rights & needs at the centre of aged care. Find out what this means for you in our plain language & Easy Read fact sheets 💻
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Did you know bowel cancer can develop with no symptoms? Your chances increase with age, so for those aged 45 to 74 it’s important to do the free bowel screening kit every 2 years. Over 90% of bowel cancers can be treated if found early. Visit 💻
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#ICYMI the latest edition of #EngAged, our newsletter for people who care about #AgedCare, is out now. Read about the #CouncilOfElders, new #SupportAtHome booklets & more! Read EngAged at 💻
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[NEWS] Genomics Framework charts new course in cancer care for future generations. Read more at:
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Whether you’re kicking goals or kicking back by the pool, accidents and illnesses can happen. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics provide free, walk-in care for urgent but not life-threatening things like sprains, fractures, cuts, burns, and infections. 💻
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Applications are now open for the Aged Care Wages Stage 3 - Historical Leave Liabilities Grant. Award wages increased for some aged care workers from 1 January. This grant will help pay the higher cost of leave entitlements. Apply by 6 March 2025 💻
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Don’t let pretty colours & flavours fool you, illegal vapes are real bad. If young people vape they might get hooked on nicotine & hurt their lungs for good 😟❌ If you want to stop vaping, there’s lots of help to quit. Visit 💻
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📅 Today is #WorldCancerDay. Cancer touches millions of lives in countless ways but it doesn’t define who we are. Australia has 3 national #CancerScreening programs (bowel, breast & cervical) because we know screening saves lives. Learn more💻
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🎥 Watch Professor Alison McMillan share essential tips on protecting yourself from sunburn and skin damage this summer 🌞. Follow the "Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide" steps to stay sun safe. For more tips, visit 💻
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The Australian Government has frozen maximum PBS medicine costs for 2025💊. ➡️ 1-year freeze for all general patients. ➡️ 5-year freeze for concession card holders. Combine with a 60-day prescription to save time & money. Learn more 💻
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For this week’s #SafeSummer top tip, we encourage you to check on those at greater risk of developing heat-related illnesses. Learn who is most at risk & how you can help them stay safe in the heat at 💻
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February is REDFEB, or Heart Disease Awareness Month ❤️. Eating a balanced selection of the five food groups can help lower your risk of heart disease. Regular exercise & managing stress can also boost heart health 💪. Find out more 💻
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The aged care translation service helps aged care providers communicate with older people from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. To find out more, visit 💻
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Attention: Aged care cooks and chefs 👩💼 The Maggie Beer Foundation offers free, online training courses for cooks & chefs in aged care. Find out more at 💻
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A fun lunchbox encourages kids to get excited about healthy foods 🍐🎒. Tips: ✔️ involve them in packing their own lunch ✔️ include a variety of flavours, colours & textures ✔️ cut sandwiches into fun-shapes ✔️ chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. 💻
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🙋♂️🙋️ Consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund’s Traumatic Brain Injury Mission closes 10 Feb. Take our survey to tell us your thoughts. Visit 💻 #MRFF
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Why might a GP choose not to issue a 60-day prescription? RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins answers this & other common questions from patients about 60-day prescriptions. To find out more, visit 💻
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🎥 Watch as Starr McGowan shows how cool sun safety & how we should embrace & protect our natural skin. Just 15 minutes in the sun ☀ can start to damage your skin. Be sure to Slip 👕, Slop 🧴, Slap 👒, Seek ⛱ & Slide 🕶 this summer. Find out more 💻
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New aged care regulations will begin from 1 July 2025. Don't miss the ‘New aged care regulatory model – Questions & answers’ webinar at 2pm Thursday 30 January to understand how the new model will work for providers. Register at 💻 #AgedCareAct
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Do you or someone you know need help to quit vaping? Vaping can be hard to quit, especially since most vapes contain addictive chemicals like nicotine. You’re not alone, there’s plenty of support available to help you. Find out more at 💻
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