Winners announced for LASA’s 2020 Excellence in Age Services Awards
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has announced the winners for the 2020 Excellence in Aged...
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Industry responds to proposed reforms from Royal Commission
The industry response to the proposed recommendations to revive the aged care sector has been overwhelmingly positive,... -
Final Royal Commission submission and proposed recommendations cause a stir
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety received Counsel Assisting’s final submission and proposed... -
Government trialling potential ACFI replacement in 2021
The Federal Government has announced a trial of an alternative funding model in the aged care sector, which could... -
Dr Norman Swan explores COVID-19’s impact on future aged care
Physician and ABC producer, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Norman Swan, expressed the need for costly changes in a... -
National Carers Week celebrates Australia’s unsung heroes
National Carers Week kicked off on Monday, running from 11 – 17 October, celebrating the 2.65 million unpaid... -
Aged care sector responds to missed opportunities in Federal Budget
The Federal Government released the Federal Budget on Tuesday night which offered investments into the aged care sector... -
Commission unveils COVID-19 recommendations for immediate action
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released a special report identifying six recommendations for the... -
International Older Persons Day considering impact COVID-19
United Nations ‘International Day of Older Persons was on October 1, highlighting the important contributions that... -
The power of language – nursing home resident vs aged care consumer
OPINION – A few years ago, when the Royal Commission into aged care began, so too did the aged care reforms which... -
Peak bodies unify to create ten key principles for the future of aged care
Six aged care consumer and carer peak bodies have banded together in a bid to outline their shared vision for aged care... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and future funding changes
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held seven days of hearings, running from 14-18 and 21-22 of... -
Dementia Action Week highlights the discrimination of people living with dementia
Dementia Action Week 2020, running from 21-27 September, aims to put a spotlight on the struggles and discrimination... -
Better housing design is required in aged care future
A new research report from Melbourne’s RMIT University has found that practical housing design features are... -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to... -
Aged care needs financial transparency says independent Commission report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released an independent report based on aged care... -
Australians on the aged pension struggling to meet rent
A recently released Rental Affordability Survey from peak social advocacy organisation, Anglicare Australia, has found... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Improvements, safeguards and under monitored home care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held three days of hearings, running from 31 August to 2... -
Supported residential living offers independence, company and new friends
SPONSORED STORY: Older Australians want to maintain their independence longer, but according to the Aged Care Royal... -
Government commits further funding to aged care
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector’s response to COVID-19,... -
National Meals on Wheels Day recognises resilience of volunteers during COVID-19
On the 26 August it was National Meals on Wheels Day, recognising the dedicated Australian volunteers who provided...
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