Australians not planning end of life care or options
A survey undertaken by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) for National Palliative Care Week, running 19-26 May, found most Austral…
Culture Awareness
HenderCare explores the joys of nostalgia
Isolation and loneliness felt by older people is increasingly common, however the power of reminiscing and nostalgia has b…
ROYAL COMMISSION: No time, no extra staff and little diversional therapy
Day 6 into the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved another panel full of aged …
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Aged care services taking action for LGBTI seniors
SPONSORED STORY - To provide the best support possible and show respect to LGBTI seniors, aged and disability service… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care industry doesn’t support innovation
Day 5 into the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was a lot lighter than previou… -
Peak bodies back Labor’s newly announced aged care promises
The Australian Labor Party has announced they will not wait for the full outcomes of the Royal Commission into Aged C… -
The importance of trust, transparency and accountability in your organisation
OPINION - There are important elements which need to be considered to ensure legal compliance within an organisation:… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Restraint practices; physical and sexual assault in aged care
Day three of the third series for the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings listened to another case study of rest… -
Liberal Government makes more promises to older Australians
The Liberal Government has made more promises to improve the quality of life for elderly people with funding for a ne… -
Federal Election an opportunity for change
With the Federal Election date set for May 18, peak aged care industry and consumer bodies have highlighted policies … -
Aged care peak bodies respond to ‘stop gap’ Federal Budget
Despite some welcomed aged care funding allocations industry and consumer peak bodies have labelled the Federal Budge… -
Federal Budget 2019-20 - what’s in it for older Australians
The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget … -
Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting p… -
Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations
If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them… -
Warnings of online scams targeting older Australians
With scams already costing Australians over $14 million so far in 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commi… -
Cultural Diversity Week shines light on housing struggle
With the increasing population putting pressure on the housing market many older Australians are facing the prospect … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concern… -
Aged care labour agreements to support migrant communities
Aged care providers are now able to hire overseas workers with specialised skills that will support older Australians… -
Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in… -
Moving Pictures showcase diverse community dementia support
Improving the understanding of dementia and access to care for people in Chinese, Indian and Arab communities is the …
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LASA Leadership Professional Development Program
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Preparing for the new Standards
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Dementia Fundamentals Symposium
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Symposium on Social Connection in Older Age
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National Dementia Conference
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International Design School - Designing for Dementia
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