No excuse for elder abuse
Today, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), which aims to bring awareness about the prevalence and prevention of...
Older Australians want seat at the table to redesign aged care
New research from seniors peak body, National Seniors Australia, and national advocacy campaign, EveryAGE Counts, has found...
The power of purpose
OPINION - A sense of purpose can be important for many people's wellbeing - a feeling of understanding where they fit within...
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Australia continues to respond to the ACRC Final Report recommendations
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COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins Monday
The Federal Government's COVID-19 vaccination rollout will be starting on...
Official launch of the Voluntary Industry Code of Practice for Aged Care
A new Code of Practice for Aged Care, intended to uphold the quality of care...
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Mandatory vaccine reporting from providers, staff not forced to disclose
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Government grilled over poor aged care workforce vaccination numbers
The Federal Government was taken to task over their conflicting information around the number of aged care staff that... -
Victoria initiates aged care staff vaccination 'blitz'
The Victorian Government will be enacting a five-day vaccination blitz that will provide aged care and disability staff... -
Face-to-face aged care navigation support to be rolled out following successful trial report
The Federal Government will be making face-to-face support available for older Australians that need help navigating the... -
Addressing social isolation through in home care and support
SPONSORED STORY - Social isolation was a problem affecting one in three Australians even before the reference became... -
Anglicare Sydney CEO retires after years of service
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anglicare Sydney, Grant Millard, will be retiring from his position at Anglicare after... -
"Palliative care is about quality of life" - Changing the perception during National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, 23 – 29 May, is aiming to raise awareness about the vital importance of quality end of... -
Volunteer organisations thank their unpaid workers
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New report finds poor pay and conditions the reason workers are leaving aged care
Industry superfund organisation HESTA has released research that found workers in aged care are leaving the sector due... -
Funding boost for meal providers during National Volunteering Week
The Federal Government has given a $7 million funding boost to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to... -
Anglicare SQ wins Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand for third year running
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Wave your appreciation for Australia's volunteers
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the volunteering market in Australia with nearly one in ten Australians not returning to... -
New Director appointed to the IRT Group Board
Aged care provider, IRT Group, has appointed healthcare industry expert, Jennifer Stuart Smith, to their Board of... -
The sector responds to the Budget
After the delivery of the Federal Budget FY21-22 on Tuesday night, many aged care representatives provided their expert... -
Federal Budget: What's in it for aged care
Delivering what they describe as a "once in a generation change to aged care", the Federal Government unveiled the...
