CCTV cameras trialled in South Australian aged care facilities
At least five South Australian residential aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed to better protect the...
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Federal Election an opportunity for change
With the Federal Election date set for May 18, peak aged care industry and consumer bodies have highlighted policies and... -
New trial to help older Australians stay mobile and independent
A new trial announced by the Australian Government will aim to enable older Australians to remain mobile, independent... -
Pharmacists boost dementia knowledge through online course
A new online course is helping pharmacists improve their dementia knowledge to the benefit of their local communities. -
Rural and remote aged care workforce receives funding boost
The aged care workforce in rural and remote Australia will receive a much-needed funding boost announced by Minister Ken... -
More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak... -
Federal Budget 2019-20 – what’s in it for older Australians
The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget... -
Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting... -
Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations
If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them to... -
LASA launches Safety & Quality Management system
SPONSORED STORY – A new online tool and app is making life easier for aged care providers as they engage with the... -
Giving a voice to those unable to verbalise pain: PART 2
Earlier this year we looked at how PainChek®, the world’s first smartphone pain assessment and monitoring device,... -
Is your organisation ready for the new whistleblower regime?
OPINION – The ongoing Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is uncovering a range of stories from... -
Providers to give Charter of Rights to older Australians to boost understanding
Older Australians in residential aged care or receiving support from a service provider have to be provided with a... -
Trial to improve younger onset dementia services while dementia rates in older Australians decline
A new Australian trial will aim to improve care and services for more than 25,000 Australians living with younger onset... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: At least $2 billion investment needed to reduce home care package waiting times
On the final day of the second series of hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Adelaide,... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: My Aged Care “waiting for people to die”
Ruth Harris has told the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety her 91 year old mother Joyce Edwards waited... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concerns... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Focus on home care supports
Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care re-commenced in Adelaide yesterday, with a spotlight to be shown on... -
Peak body focuses on supporting young leaders
Peak industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has appointed Samantha Bowen as Principal Advisor – Next... -
Small app making a big difference
Aged care and disability customer experience platform hayylo has been named as a finalist in at the 7th Asia Pacific...
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