The elder abuse prevention strategy, we've been presented with the table and just for the purposes of people who are maybe watching, in the out-years, there's a whole lot of gaps.
Just a question from stakeholders around the Seniors Card communications. There's been some recent changes in with the Seniors Card, and they've relied on a website for update, but
Last week the Treasurer described older Tasmanians who are ready for discharge from hospital but unable to access an aged care facility as 'bed blockers'. I've heard from the ...
We recognise it’s the core business of government to keep people safe and we prioritise this responsibility in our Alternative Budget.
The independent OzSAGE group of epidemiologists warn against incorrectly referring to Covid as principally being transmitted via contact and droplets.
The World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 to be an airborne virus in May 2021.
The predicted and rapidly unfolding COVID crisis is hurting Tasmania. Hundreds of people a day are being infected, testing is a mess and businesses are closing.
There is a concern that if this moves to the custodial inspector areas such as aged care and the disability sector would not be within their purview.
It is difficult to imagine the level of stress, anxiety and grief on the North West Coast today.
The news that hospitals and aged care homes will be closed to visitors will be difficult for many to hear - but is a critical public health measure.