Aged care workers experiencing rental crisis exacerbated by COVID-19
COVID-19 essential workers, such as the aged care workforce, are facing a rental affordability crisis with most workers...
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Discontinued ACAR system releases last funding round
The latest 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) funding has been announced today, providing $150 million to 72... -
Survey finds older generation sympathise with issues younger people face
Older Australians care about the younger generations and the current issues they face now and in the future, according... -
Substitute emotional support animals bring love and joy
SPONSORED STORY – During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people experienced social isolation and... -
Mixed messages over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Prime Minister Scott Morrison passed the blame of the inadequate COVID-19 vaccine rollout on to the Australian Technical... -
Rapid COVID-19 testing trial in aged care
An aged care facility in Melbourne is trialling a faster method of COVID-19 testing to see if it provides better... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
Right to choose or duty of care? A workforce view of COVID vaccine mandate
Earlier in the week, the Federal Government announced it’s making it mandatory for all staff working in aged care... -
COVID-19 vaccinations made mandatory for aged care workers
It will be mandatory for all aged care workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, following a decision at a snap National... -
Aged care residents will have increased access to their doctor through GP incentive
Older Australians in residential aged care will have better access to General Practitioners (GPs) thanks to a recent... -
World-first study into MedWalk Diet effectiveness on preventing dementia
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) believe that the Mediterranean Diet can stave off dementia, as... -
Dementia Australia launches new ‘micro-lessons’ app for home care workers
Peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, launched a new mobile app for home support and community care workers that... -
Aged Care Workforce Industry Council appoints first Chair
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), peak body for an improved aged care workforce, has appointed their... -
Intergenerational facility bridges the gap in a Western Australian first
In a first for Western Australia, aged care provider Oryx Communities and early learning and development service Ngala... -
No excuse for elder abuse
Today, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), which aims to bring awareness about the prevalence and... -
Older Australians want seat at the table to redesign aged care
New research from seniors peak body, National Seniors Australia, and national advocacy campaign, EveryAGE Counts, has... -
The power of purpose
OPINION – A sense of purpose can be important for many people’s wellbeing – a feeling of understanding... -
Mandatory vaccine reporting from providers, staff not forced to disclose
The Federal Government has rolled out a reporting mechanism for aged care providers to document its staff COVID-19... -
Government grilled over poor aged care workforce vaccination numbers
The Federal Government was taken to task over their conflicting information around the number of aged care staff that... -
Victoria initiates aged care staff vaccination ‘blitz’
The Victorian Government will be enacting a five-day vaccination blitz that will provide aged care and disability staff... -
Face-to-face aged care navigation support to be rolled out following successful trial report
The Federal Government will be making face-to-face support available for older Australians that need help navigating the...
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