NEWS

Claim that palliative care services busier than ever

SYDNEY: Australia has a growing and ageing population, with palliative care services around the country… read more

Family tells of five-year ordeal dealing with aged care sector

HOBART: Jennifer Irvine can’t forget, or forgive, the harrowing five-year ordeal her husband and family… read more

Health services for rural Tasmanians tipped to worsen

BRIDPORT: Tasmania’s rural north-east is struggling with a general practitioner shortage as its population ages… read more

Number of older Australians waiting for home care packages climbs

HOBART: The year-long wait for extra home care assistance for an elderly Tasmanian man left… read more