Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website.
Caring & Carers
Set personal goals every day rather than once a year
SPONSORED STORY - It takes one month for 80 percent of people to give up on their New Year's resolution, which is why every d…
New Year Spring Clean
SPONSORED STORY - The allure of the new year is the opportunity for a clean slate, utilising a home support provider, such as…
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Getting the right support to enjoy the festive season
SPONSORED STORY - The festive season is usually a time to enjoy some holiday fun with family and friends, however, for s… -
LWB is helping people stay connected in 2020
SPONSORED STORY - Australians across the country have felt the far-reaching social and economic effects of a pandemic th… -
Innovative solution to give HCP clients more value for money
SPONSORED STORY - As many elderly Australians wait for Home Care Packages, Western Australia home care provider, The Car… -
National Carers Week celebrates Australia's unsung heroes
National Carers Week kicked off on Monday, running from 11 - 17 October, celebrating the 2.65 million unpaid carers in A… -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and defin… -
Additional Home Care Packages and Royal Commission extension announced
In a midday press conference on 8 July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced an additional 6,105 Home Care Packages f… -
LASA survey find home care providers boosting supports during COVID-19 crisis
A national study from aged care industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), found that most of their memb… -
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 … -
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 h… -
Palliative Care Week breaks down misconceptions
Palliative Care has been a big topic in Australia over the last several months due to COVID-19, and this year's National… -
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 to … -
Government unveils new strategy to strengthen aged care workforce
Over the long weekend, the Federal Government initiated a new strategy to strengthen the aged care workforce and ensure … -
Welfare checks for elderly who suspend home care services
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has announced there will be welfare checks conducted on … -
Care Army to assist Queensland's seniors
The Queensland Government has rallied a "Care Army" of professionals and volunteers to assist Queensland seniors during … -
'OK' card initiative supporting older Australians at home
A Western Australian aged care and disability service provider has implemented a unique way to ensure the wellbeing of i… -
New research supports staff satisfaction as key to quality home care
A new study from the Anglicare Australian Network has found supportive evidence that staff engagement and satisfaction i… -
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has rele… -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to be … -
Staying safer for longer at home
While living at home for longer is recommended and encouraged, it can mean you may experience increasing periods of frai…
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Conferences & Events
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The Creating Conversations: Healthier at Home Forums
integratedliving is hosting its first Healthier at Home Virtua… -
Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021
The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021 is the largest health… -
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…
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