New Serious Incident Report Scheme (SIRS) comes into effect in April
The Federal Government intends to establish a new Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) into the aged care sector from...
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Extra $44 million for dementia initiatives
The Federal Government announced an extra $44 million to extend national dementia programs covering training, support,... -
Aged care sector among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Aged care staff and residents will be included in the first phase of administered COVID-19 immunisations in mid to late... -
2020: Our Year in Review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2020 probably one of the most difficult and transformative years for... -
New Year Spring Clean
SPONSORED STORY – The allure of the new year is the opportunity for a clean slate, utilising a home support... -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -
Online shopping caution as scammers more active during Christmas
Cybersecurity and scammer experts are recommending people exercise caution when buying presents and gifts online as... -
Australia’s Big Christmas Sing-A-Long celebrating older Australians
A two-hour national Christmas celebration aims to lift the spirits of 1.5 million older Australians in aged care and... -
SOFIHUB provides assisted-living technology in your own home
SPONSORED STORY – Feeling safe and connected while living at home can be difficult for people as they age, but a... -
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,... -
New outbreak management guide for aged care providers
A new guide for aged care providers outlines how they should be supporting their staff, care recipients, family members... -
Government responds to COVID-19 Special Report recommendations
As the deadline approached for a response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Special... -
innovAGEING 2020 National Award winners announced
The 2020 innovAGEING National Award winners were announced last night, recognising a range of industry organisations and... -
Study finds older people at risk of social media misinformation about COVID-19
New research released by Macquarie University shows that older people are likely to be influenced or are more exposed to... -
South Australia goes into six day “circuit breaker” lockdown
Premier for South Australia, Steven Marshall, has just announced a six-day lockdown, similar to what was seen in... -
Temporary COVID-19 relief for South Australians on pension
As South Australia heads into temporary lockdown conditions in preparation of a potential second wave of COVID-19 in the... -
Study finds Government-run aged care averages better on quality indicators
New research released by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has found that Government operated aged... -
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... -
New program targets mental health issues in older Australians
Macquarie University in New South Wales has launched a new online mental health program as a way to provide mental... -
MemBo simplifies life with technology for people with dementia
SPONSORED STORY – Managing important information such as appointment times, daily activities and general... -
Winners announced for LASA’s 2020 Excellence in Age Services Awards
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has announced the winners for the 2020 Excellence in Aged...
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