Saturday, 04 April 2026 09:38
PROGESS IN DETECTING DEMENTIA EARLY
THE Australian Dementia Network plans a pilot using digital cognitive and blood tests to improve early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Targeting at-risk Australians, it aims to enable earlier treatment, delay disease progression and reduce costs. With dementia affecting over 400,000 Australians, the $6M proposal could expand access, especially in regional areas, and address long wait times, offering major health and economic benefits nationwide.
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Saturday, 04 April 2026 09:34
MOVE TO PROTECT RETAIL WORKERS
THE NSW Government will consult stakeholders on new measures to protect retail workers from violence, including proposed Workplace Protection Orders to ban offenders from stores. This builds on existing laws and a police-led retail crime strategy targeting repeat offenders. Since October 2025, hundreds have been charged and stolen goods recovered. The initiative is supported by industry collaboration and SafeWork NSW efforts to prevent workplace harassment and improve safety.
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Saturday, 04 April 2026 09:33
MORE AGED CARE BEDS WELCOMED
AGEING Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s $115M investment to expand aged care beds, targeting key regions to ease hospital pressure. The funding supports faster delivery of new capacity, but leaders warn it falls short of demand. With Australia’s ageing population growing rapidly, far more beds are needed annually. The initiative is seen as a positive first step, but not a complete solution to the looming aged care shortfall.
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