Is it safe for me to move into aged care during COVID-19?
Making the decision to place a loved one in aged care is a difficult one for many families. The current COVID-19...
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Federal Government is working on national code of conduct for aged care visitations
Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison announced this morning that the Federal Government is working on a national code of... -
Royal Commission asks for submissions on the impact of COVID-19 in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has invited the public and aged care organisations to provide... -
Peak bodies asking for enhanced aged care visitation protections
Aged care peak bodies and organisations have come together to petition the Government for nationally consistent... -
Prime Minister delivers an ultimatum to aged care sector
Last Friday, Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison threatened the aged care sector to stick to the current visitor... -
Two weeks inside an aged care facility during an active COVID-19 lockdown
There have been a lot of stories from the Department of Health and Federal Government about how the aged care sector has... -
Aged care providers urged to refrain from unnecessary isolation rules
Last week, Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison strongly reminded aged care providers, and services, to not put in place... -
Peak bodies remind aged care services about rights to healthcare and spiritual care
Two different peak bodies are highlighting the importance for older people to continue accessing healthcare, whether at... -
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people
Aged care organisations and providers have been coming up with creative ways to engage their older residents during the... -
COVID-19 and what you need to know about protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become a huge topic in Australia as the country is battling the COVID-19... -
Peak bodies band together for aged care Rescue Package proposal
Seven aged care sector peak bodies have joined together to propose a Rescue Package costing over 1.2 billion to the... -
Welfare checks for elderly who suspend home care services
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has announced there will be welfare checks conducted on... -
Care Army to assist Queensland’s seniors
The Queensland Government has rallied a “Care Army” of professionals and volunteers to assist Queensland... -
Why right now is the perfect time to volunteer
Volunteering is such an integral part of Australian life and countless organisations, charities and sports clubs rely on... -
Older people avoiding eye appointments risk losing their sight
While the coronavirus is yet to reach its peak, it’s already becoming clear that the after-effects of the pandemic... -
Government boosts seniors meal delivery amid COVID-19 demand increase
The Federal Government has provided $59.3 million in funding for organisations that provide prepared meals, food staples... -
Five easy home exercises for older people
Keeping fit and healthy is an important part of ageing well, but it’s even more important now as Australia is... -
‘OK’ card initiative supporting older Australians at home
A Western Australian aged care and disability service provider has implemented a unique way to ensure the wellbeing of... -
How do I continue to get healthcare if I am self-isolating?
As more and more businesses close and the Government takes action to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, or... -
Government suggests further protective measures for older Australians
The Federal Government announced further measures to protect older Australians from contracting the coronavirus,... -
People with dementia and the coronavirus
Protecting people with dementia from the coronavirus will be difficult and there will be a number of challenges around...
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