Aged care peak bodies prepare themselves for unified new entity
Major aged care peak bodies are preparing themselves for the next steps in creating a new overarching aged care industry...
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New visitor access guidelines to be national standard after Government endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed new visitation advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee... -
Concerns that Religious Discrimination Bill could negatively impact older people
Peak body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has highlighted concerns the Religious... -
Aged care sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
Federal Government bows to sector pressure, deploys ADF in aged care
After weeks of denying the aged care sector’s request of deploying the Australian Defence Force in aged care, Prime... -
New report showcases sector’s fight to keep older Australians safe during COVID-19
The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), a group of six aged care peak bodies, has released an Aged Care Situation... -
Government announces $800 bonus for aged care staff
The Federal Government has announced a $210 million support package that will provide $800 bonuses to aged care workers... -
Minda announce Dr David Panter as new Chief Executive
South Australian disability provider, Minda, has announced Dr David Panter as their new Chief Executive, taking over... -
Peak bodies call for national assistive technology program for older people with disability
The Federal Government needs to end age discrimination in disability support and provide older Australians living with a... -
Sector calls for defence force to be deployed in aged care, Government rejects request
Aged care peak bodies and unions are requesting for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to be brought in to assist in... -
Consumer peak concerned for aged care residents’ rights
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), peak body for older Australians, is calling on Governments and the aged care... -
COVID-19 super spreader variant causing havoc in aged care sector
With the aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, and the Government’s new attempt at a... -
2021: Our Year in Review
2021 was a year all about rebuilding for Australia. Whether it was developing on our knowledge from COVID-19 and... -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Talking Aged Care!
It’s been another difficult year for everyone and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking Aged Care,... -
New $34 million aged care research centre announced at Flinders University
A $34 million Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research was unveiled on Wednesday, with the three year... -
Aged care sector’s major representatives announce intention to form new industry body
In a bid to change in line with the necessary reform to the aged care sector, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA),... -
LASA Excellence in Age Services Award winners announced for 2021
The award winners of the Leading Aged Services Australia’s (LASA) National Excellence in Age Services Awards were... -
Aged care providers recognised at ACSA awards for navigating a difficult year
The peak body for not-for-profit aged care providers, Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), announced the... -
Australia needs urgent healthcare reform to cope with future dementia numbers
In a newly released White Paper, dementia experts are calling for immediate action to reform a healthcare system that... -
Meaningful Ageing Australia announce new Board Directors and Honorary Elders
Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has appointed three new Board Directors and... -
New Executive Director appointed to Anglicare Southern Queensland
Anglicare Southern Queensland has announced the appointment of Sue Cooke as its new Executive Director of the...
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