Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in accessing…
Culture Awareness
Aged Care Royal Commission extended and new Commissioner added to lineup
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has received approval from Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a six …
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has releas…
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Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around… -
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 … -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and fam… -
New TV show highlights the benefits of seniors interacting with children
A new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia, will air toni… -
A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence th… -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in ag… -
Researchers investigate “best practice day” to reduce dementia risk
A new study has received $1.2 million in funding to uncover aspects of diet and activity that create the “best prac… -
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… -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older … -
Supporting the young leaders of aged care
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) are supporting young professionals in aged care to become the future leaders of… -
Aged Care Royal Commission heads to Mildura and Brisbane
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be holding three days of hearings in Mildura, Victoria, a… -
$5.6 million investment in remote community medical research
The Federal Government has announced a $5.6 million medical research investment focussing on healthy ageing for Abori… -
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Facilities struggle to meet basic care needs
Last Friday, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety added an extra day to their Darwin hearings, list… -
Keeping warm and safe this winter
Winter is the perfect time for seniors and their families to check their houses are safe for the cold months ahead. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “The good, the bad and the downright unacceptable”
Lisa Backhouse provided a tearful statement to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the fourth d… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Infections, maggots and mismanagement of care
Day 3 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard another case study arou… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Pressure wounds, contractures and dietary inconsistencies
Day 2 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety observed a case study of a 92…
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8th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality
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Aged Care Nursing - Improving Quality of Life Conference
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Sydney Aged Care Conference
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2019
This new one day event is about providing a platform for di… -
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Summit
The 2019 ACSA National Summit will bring together thought l… -
LASA National Congress 2019 Better Ageing Futures – It’s in our hands
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre
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