Consumer peaks unite to propose their own aged care reform plan
A detailed response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's Final Report was issued by 12 aged care consumer o…
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Advance Care Planning Week challenges Australians to plan for future medical care
This week's National Advance Care Planning Week, running from 22 - 26 March, is encouraging all Australians to prepare for fu…
"Curse of ageism" occurs in every second person worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report from the United Nations (UN) which found that every second person i…
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COVID-19 measures stops flu season in its tracks
Australia's influenza numbers plummeted in 2020 following the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in very l… -
New 'people-powered' movement unveiled
A new 'people powered' movement of passionate volunteers has just launched called Aged Care Reform Now, an initiative ai… -
Aged care and advocacy posts removed during Facebook news ban
Some of Australia's biggest media outlets have had their page posts removed after social media platform, Facebook, decid… -
Senior Australian of the Year 2021 announced
On January 25, the country's 2021 Senior Australian of the Year and State recipients were announced, with Dr Miriam-Rose… -
2020: Our Year in Review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2020 probably one of the most difficult and transformative years for … -
Temporary COVID-19 relief for South Australians on pension
As South Australia heads into temporary lockdown conditions in preparation of a potential second wave of COVID-19 in the… -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to focu… -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical neuropsychologist… -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of us … -
How to navigate difficult visitor restrictions with your aged care facility
The last two weeks have brought a lot of debate between the Federal Government and the aged care sector around the best … -
New COVID-19 hotline for older Australians launches
Older Australians will now be able to call a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to access the critical information they need to … -
COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning
Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care, especial… -
National fitness project to encourage more exercise in over 65s
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, will contribute to a new national project that … -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -
A merry year in review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2019 probably one of the most important and transformative years for … -
DPS helping you stay at home for longer with brand new resource
Australians are living longer than ever before and most people want to live in their own home and community as they age.… -
DPS already at forefront of informing and educating consumers on aged care options
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commented on the lack of information available to consumers … -
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 adv…
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Conferences & Events
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
Enrolled Nurses' Conference
The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…
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