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Augmented reality bringing doctors' eyes and ears to remote medical exams in aged care

New augmented reality technology is being tested to bring doctors into aged care homes virtually.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

'Exhausted' low-income earners finding fewer ways to cut back look to budget for cost-of-living relief

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, Australians are having to change the way they live. But for some households, there's nowhere left to cut back.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

Jobseekers receiving Centrelink payments say they're being 'penalised' for studying

One month into the rollout of the new $7 billion Workforce Australia system, jobseekers and students are reporting mass confusion and inconsistencies.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

A Fair Work Commission decision means 'big changes' are coming to home care from July 1

A Fair Work Commission decision to give part-time carers a minimum shift of two hours could have big consequences for people who use home care packages.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Concern $250 budget payment won't be enough to properly address cost-of-living pressures for low-income Australians

This week's budget included a new one-off payment to help with the rising cost of living. Australians on low incomes feel it won't help them in the long term.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

One year after the aged care royal commission, families say 'nothing's changed' at a nursing home in Melbourne

The aged care royal commission raised serious concerns about the quality of care inside some of Australia's nursing homes. One year later, five families who have had loved ones at a home in Melbourne say "nothing's changed".

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022