More Australians receiving home care, but overall wait list still growing
The Government’s latest home care data report shows the current ‘drip feed’ funding model is failing to reduce the overal…
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National Volunteer Week celebrating Australian volunteers making a difference
From May 20-26, the nation will be celebrating the effort and support from Australia’s volunteers during National Volunt…
Rural housing not meeting needs of ageing population
A new report from Horizon Housing, a community housing provider, has found that most rural housing is not sufficient for o…
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Petting zoo therapy at SummitCare St Marys
A Western Sydney aged care facility is using pet therapy at their nursing home as a way to brighten their residents d… -
Chronic shortage of affordable rentals in Australia for pensioners
Anglicare Australia has released its analysis of the country’s rental market, showcasing a huge shortage in afforda… -
New technology to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s di… -
World War II veteran reflects on ANZAC Day
Royal Australian Air Force World War II veteran, Sandy Concannon, will be spending his ANZAC Day quietly reflecting o… -
Resthaven Aberfoyle Park residents decorate for ANZAC Day
The first ANZAC Day service ever held at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park is going to have a personal touch thanks to decorat… -
New trial to help older Australians stay mobile and independent
A new trial announced by the Australian Government will aim to enable older Australians to remain mobile, independent… -
More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak… -
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… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: At least $2 billion investment needed to reduce home care package waiting times
On the final day of the second series of hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Adelai… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: My Aged Care “waiting for people to die”
Ruth Harris has told the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety her 91 year old mother Joyce Edwards wai… -
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: Focus on home care supports
Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care re-commenced in Adelaide yesterday, with a spotlight to be shown on … -
Feros Care and Google partnership to give seniors more control at home
New technology will give seniors living at home up-to-the-minute details about their care and allow them to manage t… -
Draft retirement living standards open for feedback
Industry, residents and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the retirement living sector’s proposed new… -
‘Be a friend’ project aims to reduce loneliness in aged care residents
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is encouraging Victorians to ‘befriend an older person’ as part of … -
Regional Australia the winner in Government’s latest ACAR results
Australia’s rural, regional and remote areas will share in over a third of 13,500 new residential aged care places … -
Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in…
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