Sunday, 29 October 2023 11:00
BENDIGO NAMED THE TOP BANK
BENDIGO Bank has been named Australia's most trusted bank for the second consecutive year, according to the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards. The bank's CEO and Managing Director, Marnie Baker, expressed gratitude to their 2.4 million customers and attributed the recognition to the hard work of the bank's people, their customer-centered approach, quality products, friendly service, and digital offerings. Bendigo Bank's commitment to community prosperity and trust-building contributed to their back-to-back wins. The bank's customer numbers increased by 10% over the year, and it was also recognized as the most trusted agribusiness bank among Australian farmers by Roy Morgan.
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Sunday, 29 October 2023 10:59
ADDRESSING OVERCROWDED EMERGENCY UNITS
THE NSW Government is addressing overcrowded emergency departments by creating Safe Assessment Units at Prince of Wales and Nepean hospitals. These units will support individuals with behavioral issues related to drugs and alcohol, providing a calm environment for assessment and treatment. A multidisciplinary team will handle patient care. This approach has been successful in improving patient outcomes, reducing sedation and restraint use, and shortening ED stays. The units are set to begin operation early next year, complementing St Vincent's Hospital's existing services, and will coordinate with the community health sector for post-discharge support.
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Sunday, 29 October 2023 10:58
REDUCED ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE
THE Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) is warning about the potential consequences of applying payroll tax to dental practices. With over 23,000 people on the public dental waitlist in regional NSW and a shortage of dentists, the ADA NSW is concerned that imposing payroll tax could lead to increased fees and reduced access to dental care. The Federal Australian Dental Association has called on state leaders to grant dentists the same payroll tax amnesty given to doctors. The ADA NSW estimates that up to 60% of dental practices could be affected, leading to retrospective tax penalties and uncertainty for practice operators.
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