Aged care asked to “Listen with Purpose”
The importance of listening, understanding and making connections between aged care staff and residents is being put...
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Struggling aged care sector needs urgent government support
Urgent calls are being made by the nation’s aged care and age services peak bodies that government changes to aged... -
Project focused on older Australians helps pharmacist take out top award
An investigation into medication management among older people with the goal of simplifying the process has seen a South... -
Media coverage continues to call into question aged care quality
The quality of care received in aged care homes across the nation is once again a hot topic of discussion, thanks to... -
GPs visiting aged care homes say it’s a “frustrating experience”
Frustration stemming from inefficiencies and avoidable delays is plaguing Australian General Practitioners (GP’s) and... -
Awards looking for aged care providers who deliver ‘Better Practice’
An initiative of the Australian Aged Care Quality Association (AACQA), the awards are opened up each year for projects,... -
Inaugural awards acknowledge “greatest contributions” to healthcare
The health facilities, teams and individuals making the greatest contributions to Australia’s healthcare community... -
Online innovation lab for aged care – coming soon
The ability and flexibility for aged care professionals to collaborate, share ideas and gain knowledge in real time is... -
Ageing populations – it’s a Common-wealth problem
Australia’s growing concerns surrounding an ageing population are no secret, but new research by CommonAge has... -
Awards in age services announced again
Queenslanders working within the aged care industry have been recognised, and some awarded, for excellence within their... -
New committee for aged care a “watershed opportunity”
Australia’s aged care workforce is and has been at the forefront of change, discussion and debate, but now, it is the... -
Swallowing – it’s a serious issue
Concerns are being raised and calls are being made for more to be done surrounding support, recognition and... -
Aged care ratios: the right call?
After months of lobbying and advocating, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is stepping up its... -
Innovative Ageing conference comes at “crucial time”
Earlier this week, aged care representatives and professionals came together in person and online as part of the... -
Setting the standard of gender equality in an aged care workplace
Victorian aged care provider Benetas is just one of five health and social services organisations awarded as part of the... -
Industry peak bodies highlight quality not negotiable in aged care
Quality, complaints and staffing have been hot topics in the aged care industry of late and in a joint statement, two... -
Innovation collaboration “imperative” for the age services industry
Supporting innovation in Australia’s aged care industry is the driving force behind a newly announced strategic... -
First Parliamentary Friends meeting offers food for thought
The inaugural meeting of the recently formed Parliamentary Friends of Ageing and Aged Care Group was held on 14 February... -
Conference creates opportunity to advocate against elder abuse
Increased interactivity is at the heart of the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference which is looking to its attendees to... -
Regional aged care receives funding for the future
Almost $5 million dollars of funding has been secured by aged care provider The Whiddon Group as part of the Federal... -
LASA Conference looks to the future
Talking about and tackling emerging challenges, sharing real-world experiences of the aged care industry and celebrating...
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