The power of purpose
OPINION – A sense of purpose can be important for many people’s wellbeing – a feeling of understanding...
Health and Wellbeing
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Mandatory vaccine reporting from providers, staff not forced to disclose
The Federal Government has rolled out a reporting mechanism for aged care providers to document its staff COVID-19... -
Government grilled over poor aged care workforce vaccination numbers
The Federal Government was taken to task over their conflicting information around the number of aged care staff that... -
Victoria initiates aged care staff vaccination ‘blitz’
The Victorian Government will be enacting a five-day vaccination blitz that will provide aged care and disability staff... -
Face-to-face aged care navigation support to be rolled out following successful trial report
The Federal Government will be making face-to-face support available for older Australians that need help navigating the... -
Addressing social isolation through in home care and support
SPONSORED STORY – Social isolation was a problem affecting one in three Australians even before the reference... -
“Palliative care is about quality of life” – Changing the perception during National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, 23 – 29 May, is aiming to raise awareness about the vital importance of quality end of... -
Volunteer organisations thank their unpaid workers
Aged and community care organisations have been expressing their appreciation for their volunteer base over National... -
Funding boost for meal providers during National Volunteering Week
The Federal Government has given a $7 million funding boost to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to... -
Wave your appreciation for Australia’s volunteers
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the volunteering market in Australia with nearly one in ten Australians not returning to... -
The sector responds to the Budget
After the delivery of the Federal Budget FY21-22 on Tuesday night, many aged care representatives provided their expert... -
Federal Budget: What’s in it for aged care
Delivering what they describe as a “once in a generation change to aged care”, the Federal Government... -
Aged care sector bracing itself for Budget announcement
The 2021-22 Federal Budget will be released next week, late on 11 May, which will be a telling sign of whether the... -
Mandatory building code directing new norm in accessible housing
A new national building code will ensure all new houses will be more accessible for older Australians and people living... -
New technology to assist with a revolution in home care delivery
SPONSORED STORY – After the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for urgent transformation in... -
A difference in mindset
SPONSORED STORY – Older age is often associated with periods of great transition, but what difference do... -
Aged care workers left in the dark about COVID-19 vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been labelled a “giant stuff-up” by aged care workers with an industry... -
Real life ‘Old people’s home for four year olds’ study being trialled
Australian researchers are running a pilot trial of intergenerational activities to reduce frailty and depression in... -
Consumer peaks unite to propose their own aged care reform plan
A detailed response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Final Report was issued by 12 aged... -
Industry peak body demands 15 point plan to be adopted by Government
Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), representing a number of industry peak bodies, has urged the Federal... -
Keep connected with the ones you love over Easter
While the Easter holidays are a time to spend time with family and friends, as well as a well deserved holiday, it can...
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