Two weeks in - Aged Care Industry Code reflection and questions answered
The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes has mostly been adopted by a majority of aged care provide…
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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 m… -
Register for aged care workers on the horizon
The Federal Government has released a public consultation paper proposing a better regulated workforce for the aged c… -
Is yoga the secret to eternal youth? A Flinders University researcher thinks so
A Flinders University researcher believes yoga exercise could be a way for older people to maintain their youthful ag… -
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 … -
Global Centre for Modern Ageing launch online COVID-19 portal for older people
In a bid to further support older Australians during the COVID-19 crisis, the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) … -
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-1… -
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 Natio… -
Taking care of yourself at home with COVID-19 restrictions easing
While restrictions are easing around States and Territories in Australia, this doesn't mean the country is out of the… -
Silver Memories radio service launches app
A 24/7 nostalgia radio service, Silver Memories, has launched an app for iPads and Android tablets to provide enterta… -
Peak bodies team up with ABC's Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series
Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age … -
Annual Victorian Seniors Festival stars online
The 38th Victorian Seniors Festival has managed to keep the celebrations alive and will be streaming directly into th… -
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 … -
Emergency leave available for aged care residents
The Government adopted new emergency leave legislation amendments this week, which allows for older residents to move… -
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, National Seniors recommend staying vigilant
As social rules and guidelines ease between the States and Territories, peak body for older Australians, National Sen… -
SA strengthens rapid response teams in nursing homes to combat COVID
The South Australian Government has announced the creation of a second rapid response team of domiciliary nurses and… -
Visitor Access Code for aged care has been finalised
The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19 was officially finalised and released ye… -
80 percent of nurses reported no increase in staffing to prepare for COVID-19
Peak body for nurses, midwives and carers, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), released their nat… -
Poll finds over half of Australians support aged care visitor bans
A poll held by peak body for non-profit aged care providers, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA), found 69 p… -
Elder abuse likely on the rise during COVID-19
Last Wednesday, an Older Person's Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar about elder abuse highlighted that the abuse of old… -
Keeping music alive in aged care during COVID-19
Live music can be an important activity for older people to engage and help them connect with others, however, many a…
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International Dementia Conference
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2020
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LASA National Congress - Ten Days of Congress
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2020
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