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Quality Agency consults with consumers for new standards
The Australian Government statutory agency in charge of setting and monitoring standards and quality within aged care is... -
Professor’s perspective opens up on advances in Parkinson’s research
An Australian Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience has come forward and shared his “perspective” on the rapid... -
Updates to My Aged Care more “user-friendly”
Users of the Government’s My Aged Care online portal are expected to benefit from a number of “enhancements”... -
Indigenous culture at the heart of new home care project
A new $1.4 million culturally-sensitive Indigenous seniors home care project, designed for Bateman’s Bay in New South... -
Dementia research takes a right turn
The national and international efforts surrounding dementia research have taken a step up, following successful new... -
Aged care asked to “Listen with Purpose”
The importance of listening, understanding and making connections between aged care staff and residents is being put... -
Advance care planning a “critical” part of healthy ageing
A new nationwide initiative is asking community groups, organisations, families and individuals to think about the... -
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... -
GPs visiting aged care homes say it’s a “frustrating experience”
Frustration stemming from inefficiencies and avoidable delays is plaguing Australian General Practitioners (GP’s) and... -
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... -
New collaboration could see improved outcomes for older Australians
An exciting new collaboration has been announced between aged care peak body Aged and Community Services Australia... -
Advocacy group pulls through in protecting pensioners on Opposition proposal
Low income and low asset retirees across the nation are in for a win when it comes to the abolition of cash refunds for... -
DPS says it’s time to compare your care
Aged care consumers across Australia are set to see the next step in consumer choice following the recent launch of the... -
Palliative care key feature in Reforms to Human Services report
A number of key recommendations surrounding palliative care at home, in hospitals and aged care homes have been made as... -
Budget submissions shed light on key aged care concerns
The time for community, advocacy and industry groups to put forward their Federal Budget submissions for the 2018/19... -
Report “reveals” why seniors struggle to pay health costs
Concerns have been raised regarding the inflated charges imposed by Australian health professionals over the weekend and... -
Campaign for change kicks off to ensure ‘Everybody’s Home’
A collaborative new effort between affordable housing and anti-homelessness advocacy groups has been launched and is... -
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... -
Unannounced audits set to shake up residential aged care in sector reforms
Reforms to introduce unannounced quality and safety audits throughout all Australian residential aged care homes have... -
Courses on death and dying helping to create conversation
Talking about death and dying is almost never easy, but it is becoming more common and more of a priority to many...
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