Royal Commission looks to the future and giving older Australians a voice
The much-anticipated Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety had its first public sitting in Adelaide this morning, …
Consumers
Sanctions: what are they and how do they affect you?
In the lead up to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s preliminary hearings in Adelaide this week, and a number…
How to view Royal Commission preliminary hearing
Tomorrow’s preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be available to view
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Spreading the word about home care
With the Government rolling out an additional 10,000 high-level Home Care Packages (HCP) this week, many people may s… -
Celebrating women in aged care
Women working in the aged care industry across the globe are being recognised and celebrated as part of a new social … -
$4m investment in rural aged care services
Senior Australians living in regional, rural and remote areas will have more access to high quality aged care through… -
$185 million for dementia research
Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged… -
Aged Care Commission open for business
The much anticipated independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has officially opened its doors, launching i… -
Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season - PART TWO
In part one of Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season, we looked at … -
Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season - PART ONE
For many older Australians, Christmas can be a difficult time where they feel lonely and isolated from their communit… -
Remember loved ones with dementia this Christmas
People mostly associate the festive season with joy and good cheer, however it can be particularly stressful for thos… -
Festive season a time to make important decisions
The festive season can be as overwhelming as it is merry. Often it is a time when family members catch up for the fir… -
Downsizing - a checklist for seniors, caregivers
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Café at residential aged care home offers employment for people with disability
A café in Narre Warren, Victoria is providing the community with more than just coffee and cake. -
Christmas cheer ‘in the bag’
Residents at Western Australian not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider Bethanie have been busy suppo… -
Welcome funding boost no long-term solution, say industry bodies
A half-a-billion dollar boost to the aged care sector that will support thousands of senior Australians to live at h… -
New technology to help seniors live longer at home
High-tech movement monitoring promises to help more senior Australians live safely in their own homes for longer, tha… -
National storytelling platform recognises inspiring individuals in aged care
A new storytelling platform aims to give a stronger voice to the many inspirational individuals and stories that make… -
New collaboration to improve aged care access for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and cultura… -
Art therapy a stroke of creativity
You don’t have to be an expert in drawing or painting to reap the benefits of art therapy. Unleashing your inner Pi… -
Research supports need for more home care packages
Shorter waiting times for home care packages is associated with increased life expectancy and older people’s abilit…
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LASA Leadership Professional Development Program
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Preparing for the new Standards
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LASA Tri-State Conference and Exhibition
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COTA + ACSA Quality in Aged Care Conference
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Making an Impact Conference 2019
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