Peak bodies back Labor’s newly announced aged care promises
The Australian Labor Party has announced they will not wait for the full outcomes of the Royal Commission into Aged Care...
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The importance of trust, transparency and accountability in your organisation
OPINION – There are important elements which need to be considered to ensure legal compliance within an... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “Inadequate care” and mismanagement of palliative care
The second week of the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings in Sydney started today, with a case... -
Royal Commission releases multiple papers on aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released three background papers this week, following the... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Life behind closed doors of residential aged care facilities
On the first day of the third series of the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing held in Sydney, the... -
Liberal Government makes more promises to older Australians
The Liberal Government has made more promises to improve the quality of life for elderly people with funding for a new... -
Record fine of $120,000 handed down to suspended Tasmanian physiotherapist
A suspended physiotherapist in Tasmania has received the largest fine in history against an individual for offences... -
Peak bodies concerned over parties silence on aged care
Aged care industry peak bodies Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)... -
Aged care groups support Raise the Rate campaign
Australian aged care advocacy organisations are backing the Raise the Rate campaign in a bid to encourage major parties... -
Pharmacists boost dementia knowledge through online course
A new online course is helping pharmacists improve their dementia knowledge to the benefit of their local communities. -
Rural and remote aged care workforce receives funding boost
The aged care workforce in rural and remote Australia will receive a much-needed funding boost announced by Minister Ken... -
Aged care peak bodies respond to ‘stop gap’ Federal Budget
Despite some welcomed aged care funding allocations industry and consumer peak bodies have labelled the Federal Budget a... -
Federal Budget 2019-20 – what’s in it for older Australians
The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget... -
Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting... -
Is your organisation ready for the new whistleblower regime?
OPINION – The ongoing Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is uncovering a range of stories from... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concerns... -
Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than last... -
Aged care labour agreements to support migrant communities
Aged care providers are now able to hire overseas workers with specialised skills that will support older Australians... -
Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in... -
Grant to support improved food experiences in aged care
More appetising, fresh and tasty meals are headed for Australian nursing homes thanks to celebrity cook Maggie Beer. -
Excellence recognised at aged care service awards
The outstanding achievements of the age services industry in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern...
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