Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.
Calvary Health Care has been slapped with a $120,000 penalty after a tribunal found serious failures in their handling of a woman's pregnancy complication, raising concerns about maternity care standards in the ACT.
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
Australia's aged care system is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Discover how new government reforms will impact care quality, staffing, and funding for your loved ones.
Australia's revamped in-home aged care fee system brings significant changes. Learn how the new means-testing works and what you might pay for care services.
Financial advisers are cashing in on Australia's complex welfare system as desperate pensioners seek help navigating Centrelink's confusing rules and poor communication.
ACT Health staff have collaborated with Solomon Islands counterparts to establish the nation's first dedicated palliative care unit, transforming end-of-life care in the Pacific region.
Western Australia's government announces careful monitoring of federal aged care reforms amid growing concerns about potential co-contribution requirements for vulnerable seniors.
A revolutionary $50 million dementia village is coming to Curtin, offering home-like care and independence for ACT residents. Discover how this groundbreaking facility will change aged care in Canberra.
Major aged care reforms are transforming how older Australians receive support at home. Discover what's changing and how it affects care packages, funding and eligibility.
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
Australia's aged care system undergoes its most significant funding transformation in decades starting Saturday, with new AN-ACC model replacing ACFI to deliver fairer, more sustainable care for elderly Australians.
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.