Inequality in Healthcare Access for Older Australians

Australians have voted for meaningful health reform – Australian College of Nursing

Nurses are the solution The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the Albanese government on its re-election and looks forward to working with the government on the unfinished business of meaningful health reform that commenced in its first term. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, said that ACN and the nursing profession urge the government to fast track its health reform processes, especially implementing the recommendat…

Inequality in Healthcare Access for Older Australians

In recent years, the healthcare sector has grappled with the profound challenge of ensuring equitable access to resources for vulnerable populations. Among these, older adults experiencing cognitive decline represent a demographic of paramount concern, as their increasing healthcare needs often intersect with systemic inequalities. The study led by Gannon, Aung, and Dhingra, recently published in the International Journal for Equity in Health, t…