New South Wales receives $100 million boost for palliative care
Record funding has been provided to support people with terminal illness and their families across New South Wales with...
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Calls for national elder abuse helpline
The possibility of an elder abuse national helpline number is one aspect Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive Officer of... -
More needs to be done to help those seeking aged care information
Recognising the need for more awareness about how to access aged care services and what is available, the Government... -
Services to aged care recognised in 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Nearly 900 people across Australia were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including several... -
South Australia can help at an international level
The South Australian aged care industry can help at an international level according Luke Westenberg, Chief Executive... -
Riverina Gums Men’s Group fosters male friendships
One resident’s initiative is bringing the men of a New South Wales retirement facility together for friendship and... -
Fundraising campaign to fund plans for Australia’s first dementia village
Plans are underway for Australia’s first dementia village with the launch of a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000... -
Calls for more transparency from providers
With the accreditation process for providers under review and more reports of inadequate care in residential facilities... -
Government’s downsizing initiative hasn’t gone far enough according to seniors advocate
After experiencing major cutbacks in last year’s budget, many of Australia’s seniors have been given a better... -
Useful initiatives and missed opportunities in the 2017/18 Budget
Leading industry organisations welcome some changes in this year’s budget, but highlight there could’ve been room... -
An age old problem in rural areas – part 3
The third and final part of our three-part series highlights a variety of staffing issues faced by rural providers and... -
Artful: a creative approach to dementia research
How does art impact the wellbeing and neuroplasticity of individuals with dementia? The Brain and Mind Centre’s... -
Taking retirement living to a higher level
Six floors of retirement living residences, office and retail space, long-term rental accommodation for people living... -
Technology is ‘the only way’ to sustainably address aged care
Recent government shifts toward Consumer Direct Care have resulted in rapid changes to the industry, with technology... -
Meals on Wheels calls for vital government funding in the next Budget
Australian Meals on Wheels Association (AMOWA) is calling on the Federal Government for $5million to relieve some of the... -
Options for residential aged care funding on the table
A variety of options for residential aged care funding are being considered with the release of the Alternative Aged... -
Paying to get out of home care not inducing flexibility and choice
Exit fees of up to $4000 are being charged by some providers for people to switch home care services an Australia-wide... -
How retirement living can be the best option for healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY – Staying healthy in retirement isn’t just about staying fit and eating well – although of... -
Share an elderly neighbour story
Do you have an older neighbour, or perhaps you’ve done something for an older neighbour, if so, organisers of... -
Carers on demand – Ubercare app launched in South Australia
In what is believed to be a world first, a new mobile app enabling people to access affordable, in-home care services on... -
Tech-savvy seniors share their stories
A Victorian provider has helped its residents learn about technology and share their stories through a program which is...
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