Consumer peak concerned for aged care residents’ rights
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), peak body for older Australians, is calling on Governments and the aged care...
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Private Members’ bill aims to cap admin fees on Home Care Packages
Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, has introduced a private Members’ bill to Parliament that aims to cap... -
National Carers Week highlights the selfless work of Australia’s carers
The 29th National Carers Week, running from 10 – 16 October, started on Sunday with celebrations to thank 2.65... -
Half a million Australians need support to stop discrimination through Dementia Action Week
People living with dementia are calling on others in the community to recognise the discrimination they face because of... -
Aged care workforce still approaching vaccination target on day of mandate coming into effect
The Federal Government’s mandate for aged care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect today... -
National Meals on Wheels Day highlights need for more wheels
Today is National Meals on Wheels Day and the not-for-profit organisation behind the initiative is urgently calling out... -
New program to empower CALD carers caring for someone with dementia
A new program from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) will be putting information at the fingertips of... -
Aged care workforce shortage projected over next decade
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has released a report expressing that there is a dire... -
Right to choose or duty of care? A workforce view of COVID vaccine mandate
Earlier in the week, the Federal Government announced it’s making it mandatory for all staff working in aged care... -
The power of purpose
OPINION – A sense of purpose can be important for many people’s wellbeing – a feeling of understanding... -
Volunteer organisations thank their unpaid workers
Aged and community care organisations have been expressing their appreciation for their volunteer base over National... -
New report finds poor pay and conditions the reason workers are leaving aged care
Industry superfund organisation HESTA has released research that found workers in aged care are leaving the sector due... -
Revolutionising controlled drug management in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – An electronic controlled drug management platform by Melbourne healthcare software vendor,... -
Set personal goals every day rather than once a year
SPONSORED STORY – It takes one month for 80 percent of people to give up on their New Year’s resolution,... -
New Year Spring Clean
SPONSORED STORY – The allure of the new year is the opportunity for a clean slate, utilising a home support... -
Getting the right support to enjoy the festive season
SPONSORED STORY – The festive season is usually a time to enjoy some holiday fun with family and friends, however,... -
LWB is helping people stay connected in 2020
SPONSORED STORY – Australians across the country have felt the far-reaching social and economic effects of a... -
Innovative solution to give HCP clients more value for money
SPONSORED STORY – As many elderly Australians wait for Home Care Packages, Western Australia home care provider,... -
National Carers Week celebrates Australia’s unsung heroes
National Carers Week kicked off on Monday, running from 11 – 17 October, celebrating the 2.65 million unpaid... -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION – Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and... -
Additional Home Care Packages and Royal Commission extension announced
In a midday press conference on 8 July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced an additional 6,105 Home Care Packages...
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