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   Government establishes National Aged Care Advisory Council

   A key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has just been established by the...
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   Enhancing the wellbeing of older people

   SPONSORED STORY - Providing an older loved one with mental stimulation and enhanced wellbeing, whether in aged care or...
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   Industry calls on in home care and community workforce to get vaccinated as deadline looms

   Aged care peak bodies are encouraging those who work in the in home care and community services sector to get their...

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   Aged care sector urges Government to implement rights-based Aged Care Act

   Twenty-five aged care and community peak bodies are calling on the Federal Government to commit to implementing a...
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   Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for in home and community aged care workers

   On Wednesday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) announced that it recommends the COVID-19...
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   COTA calls for 'Essential Visitors' for aged care residents

   Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is calling for action from State and Territory Governments to implement an...

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   Changing the narrative of ageing through photography

   A South Australian photography competition aiming to change the perception of ageing by showing positive and realistic...
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   Face-to-face My Aged Care supports roll out next week

   Older Australians trying to access aged care services through My Aged Care will be able to get face-to-face assistance...
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   • Caring & Carers

   Private Members' bill aims to cap admin fees on Home Care Packages

   Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, has introduced a private Members' bill to Parliament that aims to cap the...
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    Union concerned trade deal may provide loopholes for overseas aged care companies

    The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is concerned the world's largest trade deal, which Parliament is...
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    Aged Care Royal Commissioner announced as new patron for ALARM

    The Honorable Tony Pagone QX, former Federal Court Judge and Chair Commissioner of the Royal Commission into Aged Care...
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    National Carers Week highlights the selfless work of Australia's carers

    The 29th National Carers Week, running from 10 - 16 October, started on Sunday with celebrations to thank 2.65 million...
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    NARI calls for huge home care reform

    The home care system needs systemic reform to ensure it is sustainable and effective for older Australians into the...
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    National Cabinet approves reduced visitor restrictions plan for aged care homes

    Residents in aged care facilities will be able to get together with their loved ones again after National Cabinet agreed...
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    Australia holds inaugural Ageism Awareness Day

    The first Australian Ageism Awareness Day was held on 1 October bringing a focus onto the existence of ageism and its...