Financial elder abuse increased due to the pandemic, how can you protect yourself?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in elder...
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Dedicated dementia supports necessary for future of aged care
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Changes to reportable incidents in aged care better safeguard older people
A recent change to the reportable incidents in aged care by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will... -
What new aged care bills passed in Parliament?
Parliament has returned this week for the first time since May’s Federal Election – which saw the Labor Party... -
How does recent inflation impact you?
As Australia is beginning to feel the effects of inflation, you will likely see an increase in daily expenses and... -
Intergenerational storytelling project brings together residents and students
A digital storytelling project between a Queensland retirement village and a local school is bringing together residents... -
How will aged care providers be keeping you safe from outbreaks this winter?
There has been a steep rise in COVID-19 related aged care deaths in 2022 compared to previous years, encouraging the new... -
What does it mean to take responsibility for your own health during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As COVID-19 case numbers soar, the Federal, State and Territory Governments have made it clear that they will not be... -
Winter safety: Getting a ‘winter’ COVID booster
Last week, Australia reached a count of over 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. -
Income Award changes and what it means for you
The recent changes to the Award for home carers may have an unintended effect on Home Care Package recipients, with the... -
Staff shortages in aged care have doubled in 12 months
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found that the aged care workforce crisis has doubled... -
Older Australians faced with barriers to re-entering the workforce
Ageism, pension rules and scarce age-appropriate job opportunities have been identified as the main barriers for older... -
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day protect yourself from harm
This Wednesday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which shines an important light on elder abuse and how... -
Recent data shows over 500 sexual assaults in aged care in three months
A recently released report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has found that 530 sexual assaults... -
Homeownership key to feeling financially secure in retirement
A recent survey from National Seniors Australia has found that older Australians feel most financially secure in... -
Prime Minister announces new Cabinet, including aged care ministers
Last night, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Mark Butler as the new Minister for Health and Aged Care, filling... -
Raising awareness about your right to palliative care
This week, 22 – 28 May 2022, is National Palliative Care Week, which aims to put a spotlight on the importance of... -
Labor wins Federal Election; Anthony Albanese is 31st Prime Minister
The Labor Party came out on top this Federal Election and is expected to form a majority Government, with new Prime... -
What the aged care sector is asking for this Election
With the Federal Election less than a week away, political parties and candidates are making their last-minute promises... -
Nurses celebrated but union still calling out for support
Nurses of all kinds, including those working in aged care, are being celebrated for International Nurses Day today. -
Two out of three at-risk Australians are ignoring important heart check-ups
For Heart Week 2022, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians between 45 and 74 years of age to not avoid their...
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