Royal Commission asks for submissions on the impact of COVID-19 in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has invited the public and aged care organisations to provide …
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Peak bodies asking for enhanced aged care visitation protections
Aged care peak bodies and organisations have come together to petition the Government for nationally consistent guide… -
Prime Minister delivers an ultimatum to aged care sector
Last Friday, Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison threatened the aged care sector to stick to the current visitor rest… -
Senior Australians receive access to free online eSafety courses
The Federal Government has invested in free daytime webinar courses for older Australians to improve their online ski… -
New COVID-19 hotline for older Australians launches
Older Australians will now be able to call a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to access the critical information they need … -
Two weeks inside an aged care facility during an active COVID-19 lockdown
There have been a lot of stories from the Department of Health and Federal Government about how the aged care sector … -
Aged care providers urged to refrain from unnecessary isolation rules
Last week, Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison strongly reminded aged care providers, and services, to not put in pl… -
Peak bodies remind aged care services about rights to healthcare and spiritual care
Two different peak bodies are highlighting the importance for older people to continue accessing healthcare, whether … -
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people
Aged care organisations and providers have been coming up with creative ways to engage their older residents during t… -
COVID-19 and what you need to know about protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become a huge topic in Australia as the country is battling the COVID-19 outb… -
Government unveils new strategy to strengthen aged care workforce
Over the long weekend, the Federal Government initiated a new strategy to strengthen the aged care workforce and ensu… -
Peak bodies band together for aged care Rescue Package proposal
Seven aged care sector peak bodies have joined together to propose a Rescue Package costing over 1.2 billion to the F… -
Welfare checks for elderly who suspend home care services
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has announced there will be welfare checks conducted … -
Care Army to assist Queensland's seniors
The Queensland Government has rallied a "Care Army" of professionals and volunteers to assist Queensland seniors duri… -
Why right now is the perfect time to volunteer
Volunteering is such an integral part of Australian life and countless organisations, charities and sports clubs rely… -
Older people avoiding eye appointments risk losing their sight
While the coronavirus is yet to reach its peak, it's already becoming clear that the after-effects of the pandemic wi… -
How the aged care workforce and providers have adapted to the coronavirus
Every day there is a new update around the coronavirus and how we, as individuals, can help reduce the spread of COVI… -
Government boosts seniors meal delivery amid COVID-19 demand increase
The Federal Government has provided $59.3 million in funding for organisations that provide prepared meals, food stap… -
Nationwide survey to track Australians wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Australians are encouraged to be involved in an online research survey from the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA… -
Five easy home exercises for older people
Keeping fit and healthy is an important part of ageing well, but it's even more important now as Australia is battlin… -
'OK' card initiative supporting older Australians at home
A Western Australian aged care and disability service provider has implemented a unique way to ensure the wellbeing o…
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