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Dementia is a significant health issue of our time, currently affecting over 421,000 Australians. Many people assume dementia is just what happens as we age, but that is not the full picture. While age and genetics do play a role, research shows that risk factors for dementia can be modified, meanin...
headspace Upper Coomera and Southport have received demand management funding from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for the 2026 and 2027 financial years. headspace provides free, confidential support for young people aged 12–25 with concerns around mental health, physical health, w...
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) is updating the childhood pneumococcal vaccination schedule on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), based on advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). Starting September 1, 2025, a new vaccine, Prevenar 20,...
Gold Coast residents will soon have access to free, walk-in mental health support and care with a new Medicare Mental Health Centre planned for the northern Gold Coast. The Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Honourable Emma McBride MP, and the Member for Forde Rowan Hol...
An innovative program is helping aged care home staff better assess and manage various medical issues, reducing after-hours presentations to Gold Coast hospital emergency departments. Commissioned by the Gold Coast Primary Health Network and delivered by a specialist Gold Coast Health team, the Re...
We’re proud to share that AIR Detox has joined the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Partnership Group as part of the implementation of the Gold Coast Joint Regional Plan for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Alcohol and Other Drug Services 2025–2028. The Joint Regional Plan (JRP) is a collab...
Lions Haven For The Aged Hope Island CEO Alex Nagy (60) spent a large part of his career working in a corporate hotel senior management role across Asia Pacific. Arriving back in his native Australia 10 years ago and transitioning into aged care, Alex joined Lions Haven For The Aged in October las...
The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing have released several new and updated resources in the wake of the Australian Immunisation Handbook RSV chapter update. The resources include: a new frequently asked questions fact sheet that answers common questions about RSV for...
Gold Coast-based former national swimming coach Bill Sweetenham discusses his experience with a chronic leg wound. Bill Sweetenham AM (75) has been a leading force in world swimming for more than 50 years. He’s coached at five Olympic Games, mentored 27 Olympic and World Championship medallists, a...
The 2025 Queensland Free Flu Vaccination Program is available to all Queensland residents. The flu vaccine is recommended for anyone over the age of 6 months and current guidelines also recommend people over 75 years to get a booster every 6 months, with those aged 18 ̵...
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