Government injects $6 million into communication package for older Australians
Two new initiatives will be receiving a part of a $6 million communications package from the Federal Government that is aiming …
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) has l…
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-19 has…
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Taking care of yourself at home with COVID-19 restrictions easing
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Visitor Access Code for aged care has been finalised
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Palliative Care Week breaks down misconceptions
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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… -
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 … -
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… -
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 … -
Emergency leave available for aged care residents
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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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
Baptistcare acquires new aged care services in WA
Western Australia (WA) aged care provider, Baptistcare WA, has acquired two residential facilities, two retirement vi… -
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… -
How to navigate difficult visitor restrictions with your aged care facility
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Bethanie provides $7 million upgrade to Warwick Retirement Village
Western Australia aged care and retirement living provider, Bethanie, has announced a $7 million upgrade to their Bet… -
Visitors Access Code open for public consultation
The draft Aged Care Visitors Access Code (VAC) is up for public consultation after the Government announced on Friday…
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Aged Rights Advocacy Service World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference
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LASA National Integrated Seniors Housing Conference 2020
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