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Identifying bird sounds in NSW and Victoria has never been easier 15th August 2023 | Oxford, United Kingdom UK-based Spiny Software is proud to announce the release of ChirpOMatic Australia, a bird recognition app initially for NSW and Victoria. Intuitive and easy to use, the popular bird song identification app has been a success in … Continued
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New research shows that Compassionate Communities – an innovative model of ‘end-of-life care’ – can save the healthcare system $561,256 AUD over six months1 87% Australians agree that at least some end-of-life planning is important; however, many experience barriers to taking action2 Dying to Know Day (Tuesday 8 August) encourages Australians to ‘get dead set’ … Continued
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New research shows that Compassionate Communities – an innovative model of ‘end-of-life care’ – can save the healthcare system $561,256 AUD over six months1 87% Australians agree that at least some end-of-life planning is important; however, many experience barriers to taking action2 Dying to Know Day (Tuesday 8 August) encourages Australians to ‘get dead set’ … Continued
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A Monash University-led study has found that the risk of brain bleeding outweighs any potential benefit of reducing the risk of strokes in healthy older adults who take daily low dose aspirin. Published in JAMA Network Open, this is the first major investigation into the risk/benefit of aspirin as a primary prevention measure in … Continued
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Australia’s Leading Renters Advocacy Service is Growing and Seeks Rental Property Inspectors Your Home Hunter, Australia’s leading Renters Advocacy service, is thrilled to announce an exciting new recruitment initiative that will provide flexible work options for our community’s senior members. In response to increasing demand for their service, Your Home Hunter is looking to … Continued
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Computer use, crosswords and games like chess are more strongly associated with older people avoiding dementia than knitting, painting or socialising, a Monash University study has found. Published in JAMA Network Open, the findings – some of the most robust on this topic to date – may help older individuals and aged care professionals plan … Continued
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The Australian National Bridge Championships are being held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 10th – 20th July. Teams representing NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT are competing in Open, Women’s, Seniors and Youth divisions to determine the National winners for 2023. Each team consists of up to six … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today into the Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Serbia on Social Security. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Wilson MP said: ‘a social security agreement provides for two countries to share responsibility for paying social security benefits to people who move between countries.’ People who move between countries may … Continued
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This week (June 19-25) is Heart Failure Awareness Week, which educates about the risk and prevalence of heart failure. hearts4heart says more than 500,000 Australians experience heart failure, which will rise with the prevalence of heart attacks, longer life expectancy, and shifting health and lifestyle trends. What is heart failure? Heart failure doesn’t mean that … Continued
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A new study analysing data from the landmark ASPREE trial has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of anaemia by 20 per cent in people mostly aged 70 and over. The results have prompted researchers to suggest that regular monitoring for anaemia be considered for older adults who take low-dose aspirin, and … Continued
