Changes to reportable incidents in aged care better safeguard older people
A recent change to the reportable incidents in aged care by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will...
Safety & Security
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What new aged care bills passed in Parliament?
Parliament has returned this week for the first time since May’s Federal Election – which saw the Labor Party... -
How will aged care providers be keeping you safe from outbreaks this winter?
There has been a steep rise in COVID-19 related aged care deaths in 2022 compared to previous years, encouraging the new... -
What does it mean to take responsibility for your own health during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As COVID-19 case numbers soar, the Federal, State and Territory Governments have made it clear that they will not be... -
Winter safety: Getting a ‘winter’ COVID booster
Last week, Australia reached a count of over 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. -
Staff shortages in aged care have doubled in 12 months
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found that the aged care workforce crisis has doubled... -
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day protect yourself from harm
This Wednesday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which shines an important light on elder abuse and how... -
Recent data shows over 500 sexual assaults in aged care in three months
A recently released report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has found that 530 sexual assaults... -
Homeownership key to feeling financially secure in retirement
A recent survey from National Seniors Australia has found that older Australians feel most financially secure in... -
Prime Minister announces new Cabinet, including aged care ministers
Last night, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Mark Butler as the new Minister for Health and Aged Care, filling... -
Labor wins Federal Election; Anthony Albanese is 31st Prime Minister
The Labor Party came out on top this Federal Election and is expected to form a majority Government, with new Prime... -
What the aged care sector is asking for this Election
With the Federal Election less than a week away, political parties and candidates are making their last-minute promises... -
Aged care discussion was animated and fiery during second leaders debate
Last night’s second leadership debate saw current Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony... -
Two out of three at-risk Australians are ignoring important heart check-ups
For Heart Week 2022, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians between 45 and 74 years of age to not avoid their... -
New aged care peak body entity full steam ahead
In a momentous vote, members of aged care peak bodies Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and Aged and Community... -
Less than one percent of rentals in Australia are affordable to an Age Pensioner
The newly released Rental Affordability Snapshot National Report April 2022 from Anglicare Australia, peak social... -
Pandemic has worsened the mental health of carers
A recent survey from Carers Victoria has found that over 75 percent of carers in Victoria are experiencing increased... -
Opposition Budget reply promises to fix the “crisis in aged care”
The Labor Party has released its reply to the Federal Budget, pledging an extra $2.5 billion to the aged care sector and... -
No funding or workers to implement recent amendments to Aged Care Reform Bill
Late on Wednesday night, amendments were made to the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission... -
Start arranging your advance care plan during National Advance Care Planning Week
During National Advance Care Planning Week, from 21 – 27 March, the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) and... -
Half of older Victorians don’t trust they will receive quality care in nursing homes
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has released a report that found many older Victorians do not have much...
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