Half of older Victorians don't trust they will receive quality care in nursing homes
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has released a report that found many older Victorians do not have much...
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The pandemic has exacerbated workplace stress in aged care
OPINION - In the years leading up to the pandemic, workplace stress already became recognised as a major workplace... -
A new dawn for DPS: investing in the future of care
The future of Australia's top-ranking Aged Care and Disability Support digital and printed resources is looking bright... -
One in five aged care workers plan to quit in next 12 months, says ANMF survey
The dire situation of the aged care workforce shortage has been further highlighted by a recent report from the... -
One year on from the Aged Care Royal Commission's Final Report
It has been a full year since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety handed down its Final Report into... -
New service guides seniors through aged care minefield
SPONSORED STORY - A Gold Coast aged care community has kicked off the year with a unique program designed to alleviate... -
Families encouraged to visit their older loved ones in aged care
Following the National Cabinet endorsement of essential visitors in aged care, the Government and aged care peak bodies... -
National Seniors advocate for a brighter future through Budget Submission
National Seniors Australia, peak body for older Australians, has released its submission for the upcoming Federal... -
Aged care peak bodies prepare themselves for unified new entity
Major aged care peak bodies are preparing themselves for the next steps in creating a new overarching aged care industry... -
New visitor access guidelines to be national standard after Government endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed new visitation advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee... -
Concerns that Religious Discrimination Bill could negatively impact older people
Peak body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has highlighted concerns the Religious... -
Aged care sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
Federal Government bows to sector pressure, deploys ADF in aged care
After weeks of denying the aged care sector’s request of deploying the Australian Defence Force in aged care, Prime... -
New report showcases sector's fight to keep older Australians safe during COVID-19
The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), a group of six aged care peak bodies, has released an Aged Care Situation... -
Government announces $800 bonus for aged care staff
The Federal Government has announced a $210 million support package that will provide $800 bonuses to aged care workers... -
Valmai Dempsey announced as 2022 Senior Australian of the Year
Valmai Dempsey has been announced as the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year for her over 50 years of dedicated voluntary... -
Peak bodies call for national assistive technology program for older people with disability
The Federal Government needs to end age discrimination in disability support and provide older Australians living with a... -
Sector calls for defence force to be deployed in aged care, Government rejects request
Aged care peak bodies and unions are requesting for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to be brought in to assist in... -
Caring in a time of national need
SPONSORED STORY - Now more than ever, home care providers are needing to stand up and provide care outside of the... -
Consumer peak concerned for aged care residents’ rights
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), peak body for older Australians, is calling on Governments and the aged care... -
COVID-19 super spreader variant causing havoc in aged care sector
With the aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, and the Government's new attempt at a COVID-normal...
