Australia’s first dementia friendly airport takes off Alzheimer’s Australia has named Brisbane Airport as Australia’s first dementia-friendly airport with the launch of an airpo…
Live Well Delivering aged care services for multicultural Australia - part 2 The second story in this three part series about aged care services for multicultural Australia, looks at some of the issu…
Innovate Users to experience physical effects of dementia with virtual tour Australian carers and caregivers for people with dementia will soon be able to experience the physical and mental challeng…
1 Delivering aged care services for multicultural Australia - part 1 Communication issues, differences in culture and traumatic life experiences a…
2 How Australia can plan for the future of our ageing population By 2050 the worldwide number of people over 65 will double, and the ‘oldest…
3 National Plan needed to battle elder abuse A new report, released on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017, recommends a…
Providers Caring & Carers Calls to safeguard the future of housing for older Australians The looming housing crisis faced by older Australians is complex and multifaceted. Rising rental prices, the increasi…
Providers Caring & Carers Aged care offers opportunities for job seekers and career changers Last month there were 36 percent new job advertisements listed for the aged and disability support sector, compared t…
Providers Caring & Carers Government calls for feedback on regulations review Aged care recipients, their families, health and aged care service providers, regulators and key experts and any othe…
Providers Caring & Carers Creating a gift fit for the Queen In a bid to join the generations together for a project to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 92nd birthday and 65 year…
Government Education & Training Australia leading in global dementia advancements but needs national strategy Australia is leading the way in many ways on a global level, but still needs its own dementia strategy says Maree McC…
Providers Dementia Synovum Care Bellmere facility to provide 'inclusive' dementia care Synovum Care is preparing to open the world’s first inclusive village for residents with dementia and other complex…
Providers Caring & Carers Elder abuse recommendations are a catalyst for change Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher, who led the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC)’s inquiry into Elder Ab…
Money Matters Getting your finances ready for the financial year There are a number of superannuation changes coming up from 1 July 2017 that will affect older Australians.
Providers Government Technology needs to support delivery of aged care services Establishing a national data exchange and reporting hub to support providers with advanced business intelligence, ana…
Providers Caring & Carers New South Wales receives $100 million boost for palliative care Record funding has been provided to support people with terminal illness and their families across New South Wales wi…
Providers Government Calls for national elder abuse helpline The possibility of an elder abuse national helpline number is one aspect Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive Officer of…
Mobile home units provide alternative living for older residents SPONSORED STORY - A New South Wales man is offering locals an alternative to the local retirement village or nursing…
Providers Education & Training Migrants turn to filmmaking to share their stories A group of Australian migrants have been given the opportunity to share their story through film, thanks to ACH Group…
Government Home & Community More needs to be done to help those seeking aged care information Recognising the need for more awareness about how to access aged care services and what is available, the Government …
Providers Government Services to aged care recognised in 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list Nearly 900 people across Australia were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including sever…
Marketing Your Case Management - making a difference for clients! Sydney, 27 July 2017 Case Management is a highly skilled specialised role. Provi…
Aged Care Victoria 2017 Melbourne, 28 - 30 August 2017 Transitioning to a contemporary service in a consumer-drive…
Akolade’s Aged Care Forum Sydney, 29 - 31 August 2017 Akolade’s portfolio of aged care events are designed to h…
ACSA National Summit 2017 Cairns, 12 - 14 September 2017 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) invites you …
ITAC 2017 - Navigating the Future Gold Coast, 21 & 22 November 2017 The way healthcare is delivered is changing and navigatin…
