innovAGEING 2020 National Award winners announced
The 2020 innovAGEING National Award winners were announced last night, recognising a range of industry organisations and people…
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Independent review recommends overhaul of retirement income system
An independent Retirement Income Review has suggested the entire system needs to be overhauled, a call that is supported b…
Study finds older people at risk of social media misinformation about COVID-19
New research released by Macquarie University shows that older people are likely to be influenced or are more exposed t…
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South Australia goes into six day "circuit breaker" lockdown
Premier for South Australia, Steven Marshall, has just announced a six-day lockdown, similar to what was seen in Melb… -
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 … -
Study finds Government-run aged care averages better on quality indicators
New research released by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has found that Government operated ag… -
Landmark work value case calls for 25 percent aged care wage increase
The Health Services Union (HSU), a members-based union, has launched a landmark work value case with the Fair Work Co… -
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… -
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 … -
New program targets mental health issues in older Australians
Macquarie University in New South Wales has launched a new online mental health program as a way to provide mental he… -
Study finds increased choice and control when self-managing Home Care Packages
A new study has found that older people feel they have more choice, control and more hours of care support if they ma… -
Aged care financial report card details record financial risk for sector
Chartered accountancy firm, StewartBrown, has revealed its latest Aged Care Financial Performance Survey f… -
MemBo simplifies life with technology for people with dementia
SPONSORED STORY - Managing important information such as appointment times, daily activities and general communicatio… -
Winners announced for LASA's 2020 Excellence in Age Services Awards
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has announced the winners for the 2020 Excellence in Aged S… -
Industry responds to proposed reforms from Royal Commission
The industry response to the proposed recommendations to revive the aged care sector has been overwhelmingly positive… -
Final Royal Commission submission and proposed recommendations cause a stir
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety received Counsel Assisting's final submission and proposed re… -
Government trialling potential ACFI replacement in 2021
The Federal Government has announced a trial of an alternative funding model in the aged care sector, which could pot… -
Dr Norman Swan explores COVID-19's impact on future aged care
Physician and ABC producer, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Norman Swan, expressed the need for costly changes in a fr… -
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 i… -
Aged care sector responds to missed opportunities in Federal Budget
The Federal Government released the Federal Budget on Tuesday night which offered investments into the aged care sect… -
Commission unveils COVID-19 recommendations for immediate action
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released a special report identifying six recommendations for …
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021
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Enrolled Nurses' Conference
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event wi… -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be host… -
Melbourne Aged Care Conference
In today’s contentious aged care environment, it has neve… -
Brisbane Aged Care Conference
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