Breaking Royal Commission news heard at ITAC 2018
Breaking news from the Royal Commission into aged care has been heard at the annual Information and Technology in Aged...
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Eleventh ITAC conference reiterates importance of tech in aged care
The annual Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) conference was held on 21-22 November at the Adelaide... -
Bill offers opportunity to ‘opt in’ for CCTV in residents rooms
New laws allowing CCTV cameras to be installed in the bedrooms of State Government-operated and private aged care... -
Singapore sings praise for Australian aged care practice
A number of new and innovative models of care have been trialled and tested within the aged care sector over the past 12... -
New training course focuses on recognising pain in dementia patients
The desire to see better pain management among people living with dementia in aged care has led to the development of a... -
Start-up set to start conversations at upcoming conference
The focus is turning to technology start-ups in some of the sessions and speeches scheduled for next week’s... -
Investment shows ‘shared interest’ in supporting seniors stay at home
A new $5 million partnership between an aged care provider and technology start-up has blossomed thanks to their shared... -
Ageism: alive and well among Australian employers
Despite the growing need and ability by older Australians to remain active and engaged in the nation’s workforce, a... -
Remote aged care workforce welcome targeted attention
Sustaining, supporting and expanding the aged care workforce across the nation’s remote communities is the primary... -
e-Modules make for more meaningful ageing
Supporting aged care workers to learn how to approach the topic of spirituality with people accessing care has been the... -
Combined approach puts frontotemporal dementia at the forefront
Two national organisations have announced that they are coming together with the goal of developing a stronger focus on... -
Industry embraces training as key focus
Training and qualifications within aged care have been hot topics around the nation as of late, with new initiatives and... -
IRC progress pushes forward
Further announcements surrounding the Industry Reference Committee (IRC), established earlier this year to review and... -
LASA Congress focuses on ageing well and aged care excellence
The Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) National Congress held in Adelaide over the past three days has celebrated new... -
Work to improve the aged care workforce underway with IRC members announced
The Industry Reference Committee (IRC), established earlier this year to review and develop national competency... -
Quality and Safety Commissioner ‘first step’ in new era of aged care
An important step in the nation’s transition to the newly announced independent Aged Care Quality and Safety... -
Importance of facilitating easier access to aged care acknowledged with ‘prestigious award’
Perth-based not-for-profit care provider Braemar Presbyterian Care has stepped into the spotlight for their revitalised... -
IRT introduce new innovative on-demand service delivery platform
Technology is once again bringing more choice and control to the fingertips of older Australians than ever before, with... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people better supported in end of life thanks to new resource portal
The workforce supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through end of life and palliative care are set... -
Report shines light on struggling aged care industry
Concern continues to mount over the financial future of the nation’s aged care sector, following the public release of... -
Aged care achievements acknowledged
Excellence in the aged services industry across all Australian states have been recognised following the announcement of...
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