Media coverage continues to call into question aged care quality
The quality of care received in aged care homes across the nation is once again a hot topic of discussion, thanks to...
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Uni study finds feasibility in falls prevention exercise study
Community care workers and their clients in Western Australia have proven the success of falls prevention programs as... -
Unpaid carers set to say goodbye to “crisis-driven” support services
An additional $85.6 million in funding has been allocated by the Federal Government for services to better support... -
New committee for aged care a “watershed opportunity”
Australia’s aged care workforce is and has been at the forefront of change, discussion and debate, but now, it is the... -
Review into respite is calling on you
Respite services in Australia can be accessed in a number of ways, through a number of channels and for varying lengths... -
Positive family relationships could be key to better care
Family relationships and the impact they can have later in life are under the microscope as part of a growing research... -
Hearing warning as increased risks of dementia and depression highlighted
A new research paper based on 25 years of study has found that unaddressed hearing loss raises the risk to carry out... -
Surveillance cameras in aged care should be considered
The spark for the ongoing topic of surveillance cameras in aged care has once again been ignited in a recent submission... -
Aged care ratios: the right call?
After months of lobbying and advocating, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is stepping up its... -
Innovative Ageing conference comes at “crucial time”
Earlier this week, aged care representatives and professionals came together in person and online as part of the... -
Multiple deaths in QLD nursing home leads to multi-pronged investigations
Investigations are continuing and have been brought into the public eye in regards to the deaths of five residents at a... -
Survey shows serious shortage for aged care respite
Accessing respite as a carer of an older Australian has been revealed an almost impossible task as research shows a... -
Volunteers in aged care high in value and in high demand
A celebration to recognise and reward long serving volunteers within the aged care industry has doubled as a recruiting... -
Successful applicant announced for workforce boosting initiative
The consortium appointed the role of implementing a $33 million Government led and funded job creating initiative, for... -
Additional NDIS support has arrived for people living with younger onset dementia
The way people living with younger onset dementia access, understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance... -
‘Tis the season to tackle loneliness and check in with older Australians
Families and friendship groups across the nation are being urged to use the upcoming Festive Season as a time to check... -
Consumer Directed Care research gets funding boost
More than $836,000 in partnership grant funding has been awarded to a research program for facilitating the transition... -
Latest home care data highlights need for urgent action
New data released by the Department of Health has raised concerns and led to calls for more to be done after it was... -
First ‘job ready’ youth graduates ready for aged care
Creating job-ready graduates and bringing in a younger workforce to the aged care industry has formed the basis of a new... -
Embracing the positivity of young leaders
Young professionals seem to steer clear of aged care because of negative perceptions surrounding the industry. Samantha... -
Aged care alliance to support Chinese sector
Ageing populations in Australia and China have been the basis of a new partnership formation between three South...
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