New visitor access guidelines to be national standard after Government endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed new visitation advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee...
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Concerns that Religious Discrimination Bill could negatively impact older people
Peak body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has highlighted concerns the Religious... -
Aged care sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
Federal Government bows to sector pressure, deploys ADF in aged care
After weeks of denying the aged care sector’s request of deploying the Australian Defence Force in aged care, Prime... -
New report showcases sector’s fight to keep older Australians safe during COVID-19
The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), a group of six aged care peak bodies, has released an Aged Care Situation... -
Peak bodies call for national assistive technology program for older people with disability
The Federal Government needs to end age discrimination in disability support and provide older Australians living with a... -
Sector calls for defence force to be deployed in aged care, Government rejects request
Aged care peak bodies and unions are requesting for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to be brought in to assist in... -
Caring in a time of national need
SPONSORED STORY – Now more than ever, home care providers are needing to stand up and provide care outside of the... -
Consumer peak concerned for aged care residents’ rights
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), peak body for older Australians, is calling on Governments and the aged care... -
COVID-19 super spreader variant causing havoc in aged care sector
With the aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, and the Government’s new attempt at a... -
2021: Our Year in Review
2021 was a year all about rebuilding for Australia. Whether it was developing on our knowledge from COVID-19 and... -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Talking Aged Care!
It’s been another difficult year for everyone and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking Aged Care,... -
Competition for ideas to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people
As we approach what can be an isolating holiday season for some older people, a Victorian community aged care provider... -
New $34 million aged care research centre announced at Flinders University
A $34 million Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research was unveiled on Wednesday, with the three year... -
LASA Excellence in Age Services Award winners announced for 2021
The award winners of the Leading Aged Services Australia’s (LASA) National Excellence in Age Services Awards were... -
Landmark OPAN report reveals unacceptable aged care experiences over last year
A new report from the Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN), the peak body for advocacy for older Australians,... -
Australia needs urgent healthcare reform to cope with future dementia numbers
In a newly released White Paper, dementia experts are calling for immediate action to reform a healthcare system that... -
Government establishes National Aged Care Advisory Council
A key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has just been established by the... -
Enhancing the wellbeing of older people
SPONSORED STORY – Providing an older loved one with mental stimulation and enhanced wellbeing, whether in aged... -
Industry calls on in home care and community workforce to get vaccinated as deadline looms
Aged care peak bodies are encouraging those who work in the in home care and community services sector to get their... -
Aged care sector urges Government to implement rights-based Aged Care Act
Twenty-five aged care and community peak bodies are calling on the Federal Government to commit to implementing a...
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