Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for in home and community aged care workers
On Wednesday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) announced that it recommends the COVID-19...
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COTA calls for ‘Essential Visitors’ for aged care residents
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is calling for action from State and Territory Governments to implement an... -
COVID-19 outbreaks exposed shortfalls in aged care, finds review
Recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities aim to fix “shortcomings and... -
Changing the narrative of ageing through photography
A South Australian photography competition aiming to change the perception of ageing by showing positive and realistic... -
Face-to-face My Aged Care supports roll out next week
Older Australians trying to access aged care services through My Aged Care will be able to get face-to-face assistance... -
Private Members’ bill aims to cap admin fees on Home Care Packages
Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, has introduced a private Members’ bill to Parliament that aims to cap... -
Aged care residents first in line for COVID-19 booster shot
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, announced on Wednesday that aged care residents will be among the first to... -
Union concerned trade deal may provide loopholes for overseas aged care companies
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is concerned the world’s largest trade deal, which... -
COVID-19 discourages more Baby Boomers from entering aged care
New research from aged care provider, RSL LifeCare, has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has created more negative views... -
National Carers Week highlights the selfless work of Australia’s carers
The 29th National Carers Week, running from 10 – 16 October, started on Sunday with celebrations to thank 2.65... -
NARI calls for huge home care reform
The home care system needs systemic reform to ensure it is sustainable and effective for older Australians into the... -
National Cabinet approves reduced visitor restrictions plan for aged care homes
Residents in aged care facilities will be able to get together with their loved ones again after National Cabinet agreed... -
Electronic drug register provides peace of mind in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – Victorian aged care provider Nagambie Aged Care has streamlined its services utilising an... -
Dementia cases expected to double by 2058, says comprehensive AIHW report
A major report on dementia from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was released this week, finding... -
Half a million Australians need support to stop discrimination through Dementia Action Week
People living with dementia are calling on others in the community to recognise the discrimination they face because of... -
Aged care workforce still approaching vaccination target on day of mandate coming into effect
The Federal Government’s mandate for aged care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect today... -
Protection of older Australians improved since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Newly released statistics have confirmed significantly more aged care residents died from COVID-19 than any other... -
Asking ‘Are you really ok?’ can make a difference for older Australians
With thousands of people around Australia in lockdown, quarantine or self-isolating to stay safe during the ongoing... -
Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care
A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose... -
Government data shows increase in care staff, sector highlights resourcing constraints
The Federal Government has released the findings of its 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census Report, collected between... -
Dementia focus this September
The first of September marks the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer’s...
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