Improving protections for whistleblowers should be the one of the first steps taken by government to ensure reasonable standards of aged care in Australia, according to Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC), The Hon. Bruce Lander QC. Speaking to Informa ahead of the Aged Care Reform Conference, Mr. Lander said that sheltering whistleblowers from acts of reprisal...
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Depression and suicide rates are alarmingly high among older Australians. According to Beyondblue, around 15 per cent of Australians over 65 are depressed. Statistics also showed that men over 85 were the most likely age group to take their own life with 39.3 deaths per 100,000 people. With symptoms often being dismissed, there has been call...
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Recent Heart Week data found that almost 15% of Australians had high blood pressure, placing them at an increased risk of heart disease over the coming years.
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