Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website.
Caring & Carers
Government injects $6 million into communication package for older Australians
Two new initiatives will be receiving a part of a $6 million communications package from the Federal Government that is ai…
Research finds grandparenting roles impacted by the coronavirus
A new research report from National Seniors Australia, peak body for older Australians, highlights the impact COVID-19 has…
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Palliative Care Week breaks down misconceptions
Palliative Care has been a big topic in Australia over the last several months due to COVID-19, and this year's Natio… -
Tributes, support and additional funding flow during National Volunteer Week
Volunteering Australia is asking for all Australians to "wave your appreciation" to all volunteers providing support … -
Government unveils new strategy to strengthen aged care workforce
Over the long weekend, the Federal Government initiated a new strategy to strengthen the aged care workforce and ensu… -
Welfare checks for elderly who suspend home care services
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has announced there will be welfare checks conducted … -
Care Army to assist Queensland's seniors
The Queensland Government has rallied a "Care Army" of professionals and volunteers to assist Queensland seniors duri… -
'OK' card initiative supporting older Australians at home
A Western Australian aged care and disability service provider has implemented a unique way to ensure the wellbeing o… -
New research supports staff satisfaction as key to quality home care
A new study from the Anglicare Australian Network has found supportive evidence that staff engagement and satisfactio… -
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has r… -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to … -
Staying safer for longer at home
While living at home for longer is recommended and encouraged, it can mean you may experience increasing periods of f… -
Federal grants put expansion plans in motion for Carers SA services
Carers SA has received two Federal Government grants, which allows for an expansion of the organisation's services wi… -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…” -
Honouring those who care for a living
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, an annual opportunity to recognise the contribution and dedication of people working… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Carers know best
The third day of the Mildura hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from two carer… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Funding for carer support essential
The second day of the Mildura Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from two peop… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Carers have no support
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their Mildura hearings yesterday, receiving direct evi… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “I was no longer a daughter, I had become a supervisor”
The first day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard a case study of… -
Aged Care Royal Commission focus for NT and QLD hearings announced
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has revealed the focus of the Northern Territory (NT) and Quee… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: No way to identify a good provider
The final day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from a researche…
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Conferences & Events
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Aged Rights Advocacy Service World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) has replaced their … -
LASA National Integrated Seniors Housing Conference 2020
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International Dementia Conference
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2020
The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2020…
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