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 Serv…
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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, w… -
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 recomm… -
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 potent… -
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 fragm… -
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 in A… -
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 sector … -
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 the… -
International Older Persons Day considering impact COVID-19
United Nations 'International Day of Older Persons was on October 1, highlighting the important contributions that olde… -
Peak bodies unify to create ten key principles for the future of aged care
Six aged care consumer and carer peak bodies have banded together in a bid to outline their shared vision for aged care … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and future funding changes
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held seven days of hearings, running from 14-18 and 21-22 of Sept… -
Dementia Action Week highlights the discrimination of people living with dementia
Dementia Action Week 2020, running from 21-27 September, aims to put a spotlight on the struggles and discrimination exp… -
Better housing design is required in aged care future
A new research report from Melbourne's RMIT University has found that practical housing design features are necessary fo… -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to focu… -
Aged care needs financial transparency says independent Commission report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released an independent report based on aged care providers' … -
Australians on the aged pension struggling to meet rent
A recently released Rental Affordability Survey from peak social advocacy organisation, Anglicare Australia, has found t… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Improvements, safeguards and under monitored home care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held three days of hearings, running from 31 August to 2 Septembe… -
Supported residential living offers independence, company and new friends
SPONSORED STORY: Older Australians want to maintain their independence longer, but according to the Aged Care Royal Comm… -
Government commits further funding to aged care
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector's response to COVID-19, followi… -
National Meals on Wheels Day recognises resilience of volunteers during COVID-19
On the 26 August it was National Meals on Wheels Day, recognising the dedicated Australian volunteers who provided inval… -
Seven year Victorian study results in elder abuse markers
A new study from advocacy group, Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), and ageing researcher, National Ageing Research Institut…
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021
The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021 is the largest health… -
Enrolled Nurses' Conference
The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
Melbourne Aged Care Conference
In today’s contentious aged care environment, it has never bee…
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