Royal Commission into aged care to seek answers surrounding abuse and neglect
The aged care sector is in overdrive following the announcement by Federal Government to establish a Royal Commission...
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New aged care workforce reform hopes to triple staff numbers
A strategy released by an industry-led taskforce will aim to help Australia’s aged care workforce triple by 2050 to... -
Funding boost promises ‘better facilities, better care and better standards’
It has been a big week for the aged care sector, first with the passing of the new aged care standards under the Single... -
Payment boost for pensioners
Pension payments are set to rise from September 20 thanks to an announcement from Federal Minister for Families and... -
Federal Parliament formally pass first upgrade to aged care standards in 20 years
Australian Federal Parliament has formally passed the new aged care standards under the Single Aged Care Quality... -
Retirees ‘do their bit’ and double their donations to drought affected farmers
A humble initiative developed by the residents of one small-town retirement village in regional New South Wales (NSW) to... -
Older Australians challenging perceptions of ageism
From mastering the art of tap dance in your 80s, to competing in International tennis championships, some older... -
Australian public urged to provide feedback
The Federal Government is turning to the Australian public to provide feedback on its draft single charter outlining the... -
New PM announces plan to scrap proposed pension age increase
The new-look Federal Government is set to abandon the previous plan to raise the age pension access age to 70, in a... -
SA Budget reveal leaves seniors advocacy group ‘deeply concerned’
Questions have been raised by the peak body supporting and representing South Australia’s more than 633,000 older... -
National Stroke Week to focus on healthy habits and raising awareness
National Stroke Week is here for 2018 and running from 3 to 9 September with a focus on encouraging Australians to... -
Women’s Health Week aims to see women open up about wellbeing
Women’s Health Week for 2018 has now kicked off with the aim of helping women open up about their wellbeing and be... -
Prevention of future falls and fractures a ‘priority’
Authors of a new research report by the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry based at Neuroscience Research... -
September sets its sights on dementia awareness
Australians are being asked to come together to raise awareness and show support for the more than 425,000 people living... -
Independent tribunal called to change pension rates
Calls for an independent tribunal to change the amount of age pension for senior Australians have been made, as it is... -
Aged care provider doubles dose of success
Focusing on the wellbeing and quality of life for older people in their care model has seen aged care provider The... -
Funding for flexible aged care places announced for rural and remote communities
Multi-purpose services in small rural and remote communities are being encouraged to apply for new flexible aged care... -
Nation celebrates the people behind the meals that make a difference
The ongoing dedication and efforts of more than 76,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers are being celebrated across the nation... -
Study shows swallowing conditions have unexpected side-effects
Researchers from South Australia have discovered through a recent study that Australians suffering from swallowing... -
Seniors promised new radio program will ‘speak their language’
The culturally diverse backgrounds of older Australians are being acknowledged and supported through a new initiative... -
Peak body says appropriate use of drugs ‘must continue to be a focus’
One aged care peak body is hitting back following recent media attention around the inappropriate or unsafe medication...
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