ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people
The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have experience…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Special needs groups struggle with aged care
This week the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety explored issues in aged care for special needs groups and…
Hot debate on the aged care sector in Q&A program
The topic of aged care caused hot debate during the latest episode of the ABC program Q&A, as seniors, aged care advoc…
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Aged Care Royal Commission extended and new Commissioner added to lineup
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has received approval …
ROYAL COMMISSION: Government repeating the same mistakes as in 2006
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ROYAL COMMISSION: “My number one goal is to get the f*** out of the nursing home”
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Celebrating our older persons on an international scale
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Federal Government to review retirement income system
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Peak bodies say Home Care Package waitlist is still in crisis
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Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
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Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
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ROYAL COMMISSION: People not covered by NDIS aren’t eligible for YPIRAC initiative
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care isn’t appropriate for young people with disability
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Earle Haven scandal results in new Bill
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