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   Global Centre for Modern Ageing launch online COVID-19 portal for older people

   In a bid to further support older Australians during the COVID-19 crisis, the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) …
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   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-1…
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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…

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   Silver Memories radio service launches app

   A 24/7 nostalgia radio service, Silver Memories, has launched an app for iPads and Android tablets to provide enterta…
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   Peak bodies team up with ABC's Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series

   Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age …
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   Annual Victorian Seniors Festival stars online

   The 38th Victorian Seniors Festival has managed to keep the celebrations alive and will be streaming directly into th…

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   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 …
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   Emergency leave available for aged care residents

   The Government adopted new emergency leave legislation amendments this week, which allows for older residents to move…
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   SA strengthens rapid response teams in nursing homes to combat COVID

   The South Australian Government has announced the creation of a second rapid response team of domiciliary nurses and…

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    80 percent of nurses reported no increase in staffing to prepare for COVID-19

    Peak body for nurses, midwives and carers, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), released their nat…
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    Poll finds over half of Australians support aged care visitor bans

    A poll held by peak body for non-profit aged care providers, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA), found 69 p…
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    Elder abuse likely on the rise during COVID-19

    Last Wednesday, an Older Person's Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar about elder abuse highlighted that the abuse of old…
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    Baptistcare acquires new aged care services in WA

    Western Australia (WA) aged care provider, Baptistcare WA, has acquired two residential facilities, two retirement vi…
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    Keeping music alive in aged care during COVID-19

    Live music can be an important activity for older people to engage and help them connect with others, however, many a…
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    How to navigate difficult visitor restrictions with your aged care facility

    The last two weeks have brought a lot of debate between the Federal Government and the aged care sector around the be…