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Albanese Government Under Fire for Delaying Aged Care Workers’ Wage Rises |
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The promises made by the Albanese government regarding wage increases for aged care workers have once again fallen short, sparking outrage and disappointment across the sector.
In a move that has been heavily criticised, the government is seeking to postpone wage rises of up to 13.5 per cent for almost two years, citing concerns about potential labour shortages in other industries.
Despite assurances to fund these pay increases, the government now wishes to implement them in two phases, with the first instalment scheduled for January 1, 2025, and the second a year later. |
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Grandfather’s death sparks changes to ambulance ramping |
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A report outlining a series of systematic failures that left a grandfather ramped at a Queensland hospital for three hours before his tragic death has sparked new recommendations regarding procedures in the Sunshine State. |
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This once-famous Sydney-based fashion designer now aged ninety-one and living in residential care for the past five years, continues to work daily designing, crafting, and mending garments of all shapes and sizes.
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How your vision can predict dementia
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The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed.
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Kids whose grandparents are overweight are more likely to be obese |
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School holidays can be a special time for extended families to gather. Children may see their grandparents at seasonal gatherings or as part of childcare arrangements to help working parents. New research suggests the biology, environment and the food they share contributes to children’s future health. |
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"Nursing is simply a work of heart." |
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