Nation asked about “What Matters Most” in end of life
Australians of all ages and stages of life are being asked to reflect on “What Matters Most” from 20-26 May as part of Nati…
Consumers
Government announces two new initiatives focusing on older Australians and aged care
Two new initiatives have been announced by the Federal Government around offering more choices for longer life, and the co…
DPS to share insights into the digital future of aged care consumerism
One of the nation's leading aged care multiplatform media companies is preparing to share their years of experience, knowl…
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Sydney hubs help seniors connect with elder abuse supports
Free monthly hubs in Sydney’s CBD are being introduced as part of a new joint initiative by the City of Sydney and … -
Intergenerational redevelopment gets the “go-ahead” in SA
In an Australian first, a local South Australian Council has given the go-ahead on an innovative proposal which will … -
Aged Care Placement Assist giving you the support you need
SPONSORED STORY - When faced with the decision or the need to place a loved one into care, it can often be an emotion… -
Consumer ratings to “bridge the gap” in aged care
Making a decision on aged care whether its for you or a loved one is often a struggle, but research suggests that mak… -
Secret aged care audit sparks concern
Nurses “tired of inaction” on elder neglect are the driving force behind a secret state-wide audit of aged care f… -
Marketplace makes way for “level playing field”
Marketplaces, as a forum to buy, sell and connect, have made their way into several industries over the years, and, w… -
Ballarat leads the way with first dementia friendly bush trail
Members of the Ballarat community living with dementia will soon be able to see, smell, touch and hear nature all tha… -
Aged care doctor makes debut as author
Australian aged care doctor, Sebastian Rees, has put pen to paper and made his debut as an author, releasing his firs… -
Budget brings “mixed emotions” for aged care
Expectations that last night’s 2018-19 Federal Budget announcement would see 2018 as the “year of action” for a… -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by Wes… -
Last minute priority pleas pre-Budget
Final pleas to make aged care a priority are being made by a number of the nation’s aged care peak bodies ahead of … -
Consumers now able to rate and compare aged care
The aged care journey for the nations growing number of older residents and their families is set to be revolutionise… -
Online resource reaches out to senior communities
A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older peopl… -
Research hopes to help with avoidable hospital admissions for people with dementia
Preventing avoidable hospital admissions for people living with dementia will be under the microscope as a new resear… -
Respite review raises calls for more funding
New research has formed the backbone of a submission made by a leading aged care provider to the Aged Care Financing … -
Nation’s first people at heart of new dementia research project grants
Five ground-breaking research projects targeting the high rate of dementia in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan… -
Seniors show they have mixed views on aged care at home
The opinions and experiences of home care recipients have been researched, revealed and will soon be reviewed as part… -
Increases to access of home care needs “immediate action”
A number of recommendations have been put forward alongside immediate calls for change by a coalition of leading chur…
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5th Annual Aged Care and Retirement Village Law Symposium
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ATSA Independent Living Expo - Perth
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LASA New South Wales State Conference 2018
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National Service Integrated Housing Conference
The National Service Integrated Housing Conference 2018, is… -
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