New research supports staff satisfaction as key to quality home care
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care is “working [staff] into poverty”
The third day of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety had a panel of industry unions and peak bodies,... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Government not taking action
The first day of the aged care workforce focus for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started with... -
Aged Care Commissioner dies after recent cancer diagnosis
The Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC, Chair of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, passed away on... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people
The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Special needs groups struggle with aged care
This week the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety explored issues in aged care for special needs groups... -
Hot debate on the aged care sector in Q&A program
The topic of aged care caused hot debate during the latest episode of the ABC program Q&A, as seniors, aged care... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Peak bodies pushed back against Diversity Framework
Covering diversity in aged care, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their next set of... -
Likelihood of hospitalisation from aged care increases with poor staffing
Aged care residents in New South Wales (NSW) have a higher likelihood of being hospitalised if there is inadequate... -
Celebrating our older persons on an international scale
Today is the International Day of Older Persons, which celebrates our older people and draws attention to the needs and... -
Federal Government to review retirement income system
Federal Treasurer, Minister Josh Frydenberg, and Senator Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial... -
Grand Gamers hitting mental high scores!
A unique study from the University of New England encouraging residents to participate in video games to re-engage their... -
New spiritual care resource unveiled
Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has launched a new resource guide, providing a... -
Peak bodies say Home Care Package waitlist is still in crisis
New figures released by the Department of Health (DoH) shows that the waitlist for Home Care Packages has lowered to... -
Aged Care Royal Commission extended and new Commissioner added to lineup
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has received approval from Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a... -
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has... -
Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Government repeating the same mistakes as in 2006
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hosted a panel of industry experts who are actively attempting to... -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to be... -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and family... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: People not covered by NDIS aren’t eligible for YPIRAC initiative
The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has admitted to the Royal...
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