Georgie Waters

The newly established NDIS advisory group has members from organisations such as Early Childhood Australia and the Centre for Community Child Health.Key points:
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten recently announced that a new expert advisory group has been established to provide better experiences for young NDIS participants and their families.
More than 13 percent of Australians between the ages of five and 14 years have disability.
The Children’s Expert Advisory Group will provide advice to the NDIA r...

Artificial intelligence and robots are being introduced into healthcare settings but how could this impact your privacy? [Source: Shutterstock]Key points:
The Australian College of Nursing has released a statement regarding the use of artificial intelligence in Australian healthcare settings. 
However, researchers of a recent global study indicated that 73 percent of people were concerned about the risks associated with AI.
The statement outlines the possible benefits of Australian nurses using...

The Australian Government has announced a new campaign to reduce abuse experienced by older Australians. [Source: Shutterstock]Key points:
A national campaign has recently been announced by the Australian Government to combat abuse experienced by older Australians. 
Approximately 598,000 older Australians experience abuse, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
The campaign will run across multiple Australian platforms including national television and in h...

Looking to reduce aches and pains is important for many older Australians, with many searching for alternatives to traditional medicine. [Source: Shutterstock]Key points:
 
Researchers have recently identified the positive impact of using cannabis for medicinal benefit in older people as a ‘safe and effective treatment’ during a six-month study.
Approximately 260,000 Australians used cannabis ‘exclusively for medical purposes’ last year, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute...

Although carers spend a lot of time looking after others, research suggests that they also need to make enough time for themselves.Key points:
Over two and a half million Australians are carers, with 37 percent of carers experiencing disability themselves, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
Approximately 4.4 million Australians live with disability and may require assistance from carers for daily living.
Up to a third of unpaid carers provide assistance for 4...

Could opening more of these clinics reduce the strain on Australian’s healthcare system?Key points:
Researchers at Monash University have identified the positive impact of specific clinics for patients experiencing their first seizure rather than having them attend emergency departments. 
Over 20,600 visits to Australian emergency departments were related to epileptic symptoms between 2018 and 2019, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
While symptoms...