Report shines light on struggling aged care industry
Concern continues to mount over the financial future of the nation’s aged care sector, following the public release of a star…
Seniors’ needs in the spotlight for National Nutrition Week
The importance of positive eating habits and adequate nutritional intake among older Australians is once again in the spot…
Aged care achievements acknowledged
Excellence in the aged services industry across all Australian states have been recognised following the announcement of t…
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Australia responds to TV report revealing “unacceptable failures” in aged care
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Increased transparency and change in aged care actively being embraced by all
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National Carers Week celebrates unpaid carers as ‘backbone of aged and disability care’
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New program aims to better connect CALD seniors to services and supports
A new program aiming to help tackle social isolation and loneliness among seniors from Victoria’s Culturally and Li… -
Additional funding improves aged care access to First Australians living remotely
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Palliative care placed in the global spotlight
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National Seniors announces new CEO
After months of taking on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Seniors Australia, Professor J… -
Funding grants encourage communities to come together for continence
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Program design ‘driven’ to support people with dementia to hang up their car keys
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ITAC conference will provide opportunity to share bright ideas
This year’s annual Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will provide the perfect opportunity f… -
Royal Commission ins and outs announced
The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Qua… -
Mental Health of older Australians a “priority” of awareness month
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Funding boost to support stroke recovery
An additional $1 million research boost supporting new, innovative and cutting edge treatment options to aid stroke r… -
Young and old come together to boost overall wellbeing and social connection
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Calls for staff ratios to be included in Royal Commission
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Innovation in design to tackle rising dementia challenge
Innovative and alternative living arrangements for the nation’s growing population of people living with dementia h…
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National Conference on Incontinence
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COTA Building a Quality Aged Care Workforce National Conference
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Australian Association of Gerontology conference
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