Royal Commission releases first background paper
The aged care system’s size and shape is “constrained by Government through controls on supply of aged care...
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$7.4m network to streamline aged care access
A new network of aged care navigator centres, information hubs and specialist advisers aims to streamline aged care... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Waiting list frustration, more support needed for workers
Kaye Warrener’s husband of 56 years, Leslie, has been waiting for a home care package at his assessed level for 450... -
More choice in NSW palliative care support
Thousands of New South Wales (NSW) families supporting loved ones with a life-limiting illness will have more choice... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Some would “rather die” than go into residential care
UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little has revealed some concerning consumer feedback during the Royal... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Funding “not sustainable”, compassion crucial to effective care
Concerns around ineffective funding models and workforce skills mix were heard at the Royal Commission hearings... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dementia training falls short, more staff not the answer
Dementia is the “chronic condition of the 21st Century” and post-diagnosis support is crucial for people living with... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Misuse of psychotropic drugs, lack of qualified workers
The dangers of antidepressant use in dementia patients and decline in registered nurses across the system were topics on... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey
Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around... -
Training program to help staff walk in patients’ shoes
An Adelaide aged care provider will be the first to trial ‘empathy suits’ as part of a staff training pilot program... -
Palliative Care Australia welcomes new CEO
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has announced Rohan Greenland as its new Chief Executive Officer. -
Royal Commission’s warning to providers, government
The Royal Commission says it will come down hard on aged care providers and Government bodies that refuse to give... -
Call for younger generations to consider career in aged care
Working in aged care is “rewarding and deeply meaningful” and a career path more young people should consider, says... -
Celebrating women in aged care
Women working in the aged care industry across the globe are being recognised and celebrated as part of a new social... -
National storytelling platform recognises inspiring individuals in aged care
A new storytelling platform aims to give a stronger voice to the many inspirational individuals and stories that make up... -
New retirement code of conduct to promote resident safety, dignity and happiness
Retirement village operators across the country are being urged to show their commitment to high standard and resident... -
Call for providers to release staff ratios
Aged care providers should be required to report staff-to-patient ratios on a quarterly basis, a Federal committee has... -
Home care not keeping up with demand
Too many senior Australians are still without the level of care they need despite figures showing an increase in... -
Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering quality... -
New aged care quality legislation set to ‘empower’ senior Australians
The industry has welcomed the next step forward in creating significant changes to quality in aged care following the... -
20 years of supporting people with Parkinson’s in Western Australia
SPONSORED STORY – The Parkinson’s Western Australia (WA) Nurse Specialist Service has recently celebrated 20...
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