Consumers Industry Government $30m Parkinson’s funding “most significant” in Australian history Parkinson’s research has received a welcome boost through a $30 million Government investment, aiming to improve the...
Consumers Industry Government Grants to kick-start healthy lifestyles for over 65s Thousands of Australians over 65 are being encouraged to become more physically active and socially connected through...
Consumers Industry Government Have your say on Homelessness Action Plan The Government is calling on aged care consumers and service providers to complete online surveys as part of its latest...
Consumers Industry Government Royal Commission’s warning to providers, government The Royal Commission says it will come down hard on aged care providers and Government bodies that refuse to give...
Industry Government Sector responds to Royal Commission launch The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is a “once in a generation” opportunity to improve...
Consumers Industry Government Extra $15 million to support independent living A $15 million funding boost will enable Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers to complete thousands more...
Consumers Industry Government Royal Commission looks to the future and giving older Australians a voice The much-anticipated Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety had its first public sitting in Adelaide on 19...
Consumers Industry Government How to view Royal Commission preliminary hearing Tomorrow’s preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be available to view via...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Celebrating women in aged care Women working in the aged care industry across the globe are being recognised and celebrated as part of a new social...
Consumers Industry Home & Community $4m investment in rural aged care services Senior Australians living in regional, rural and remote areas will have more access to high quality aged care through...
Consumers Industry Dementia $185 million for dementia research Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged...
Consumers Industry Government Aged Care Commission open for business The much anticipated independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has officially opened its doors, launching its...
Consumers Industry Government Welcome funding boost no long-term solution, say industry bodies A half-a-billion dollar boost to the aged care sector that will support thousands of senior Australians to live at home...
Consumers Industry Home & Community National storytelling platform recognises inspiring individuals in aged care A new storytelling platform aims to give a stronger voice to the many inspirational individuals and stories that make up...
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness New collaboration to improve aged care access for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and culturally...
Industry Procurement & Governance · Providers New retirement code of conduct to promote resident safety, dignity and happiness Retirement village operators across the country are being urged to show their commitment to high standard and resident...
Consumers Industry Research Research supports need for more home care packages Shorter waiting times for home care packages is associated with increased life expectancy and older people’s ability...
Industry Government New appointment to aged care Royal Commission A new Commissioner has been added to the upcoming Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Consumers Industry Government Call for providers to release staff ratios Aged care providers should be required to report staff-to-patient ratios on a quarterly basis, a Federal committee has...
Consumers Industry Government Housing costs ‘crippling’ for senior Australians New research released this week from leading consumer and tenancy groups has shone the spotlight on difficulties faced...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Consumer report shines light on residents’ experience The majority of Australian aged care residents feel safe and respected in their facilities, however one in six aren’t...