Dementia Action Week highlights the discrimination of people living with dementia
Dementia Action Week 2020, running from 21-27 September, aims to put a spotlight on the struggles and discrimination...
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How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to... -
Aged care needs financial transparency says independent Commission report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released an independent report based on aged care... -
Senate Committee critical of Government response to COVID-19 in aged care
A COVID-19 Senate Select Committee was held on 21 August, to receive evidence from aged care officials about the... -
Aged care is complicated but diverse legal and financial advice can help
SPONSORED STORY – Aged care can be complex to navigate, especially when making decisions, which is why integrated... -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION – Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and... -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION – From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many... -
Two weeks in – Aged Care Industry Code reflection and questions answered
The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes has mostly been adopted by a majority of aged care providers... -
Peak bodies team up with ABC’s Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series
Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age... -
Unannounced visits to aged care facilities postponed indefinitely
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, responsible for assessing and monitoring the quality of Australian aged... -
Government suggests further protective measures for older Australians
The Federal Government announced further measures to protect older Australians from contracting the coronavirus,... -
COVID-19 aged care restrictions and tips for supporting older residents in isolation
Federal Government has put in place visitation restrictions into aged care facilities to protect older Australians with... -
Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19
“As a community we’re in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Innovation and technology in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held two workshop hearings in Adelaide from March 16-17 covering... -
Adelaide joins global innovation network Aging2.0
Aging2.0, a global innovation network for longevity and ageing, has arrived in Adelaide with a pre-launch event... -
ITAC Conference put the spotlight on innovation in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – The Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference was hugely successful this year,... -
Australian Healthcare Week celebrates a decade in healthcare improvement
SPONSORED STORY – Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) 2020 is returning for its 10th year, running from 30... -
Digitising food consumption and nutrition in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – Addressing malnutrition and challenges around low food consumption by older Australians, Jo... -
ITAC Conference paves the way for technology in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – On 3-4 March, the 2020 Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will be hosted... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Solutions for the bigger picture of aged care
The first Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety panel workshop for the year kicked off in Adelaide, which... -
Dementia masterclasses for industry leaders
SPONSORED STORY – Dementia Australia has announced a series of practical masterclasses around the country to help...
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