Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than last year, s…
Education & Training
Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around deme…
Study raises concerns over elderly blood management
Research from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has raised concerns around blood management in older patients wit…
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Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experie… -
First travelling dementia bus launched in WA
Western Australia’s (WA) first travelling community dementia bus was launched last Wednesday, providing dementia ca… -
LASA makes Australia’s top 50 most innovative companies
National peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has been recognised as a leader in promoting innovation in … -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in ag… -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
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Sleep Awareness Week encourages better sleep for older Australians
When you start to forget things or your memory isn’t quite like used to be, older Australians are quick to blame th… -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older … -
LASA system supports safety and quality management long-term
SPONSORED STORY - With the new Aged Care Quality Standards now effective, the age services industry should be aware t… -
Supporting the young leaders of aged care
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) are supporting young professionals in aged care to become the future leaders of… -
Home-based dementia music therapy program recruiting for study participants
A new home-based music therapy program teaching carers to use music strategically to manage agitation and other sympt… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Individualised based care provides good results
The final day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard about a differe… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: High-quality food is vital to wellness in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held a panel of aged care chefs and hospitality staff on day 2… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “I was no longer a daughter, I had become a supervisor”
The first day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard a case study of… -
Keeping warm and safe this winter
Winter is the perfect time for seniors and their families to check their houses are safe for the cold months ahead. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Pressure wounds, contractures and dietary inconsistencies
Day 2 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety observed a case study of a 92… -
National Elder Abuse Conference will Rock the Boat
The National Elder Abuse Conference 2019 (NEAC), held in Brisbane from 22 and 23 July, will present informative and i… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “My heart is crying”
The first day of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from an Aborigi… -
Aged Care Royal Commission focus for NT and QLD hearings announced
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has revealed the focus of the Northern Territory (NT) and Quee… -
Changes to the Aged Care Quality Standards
The new national Aged Care Quality Standards launched today, establishing a higher quality of care model for consumer…
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Conferences & Events
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8th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality
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Aged Care Nursing - Improving Quality of Life Conference
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Sydney Aged Care Conference
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2019
This new one day event is about providing a platform for di… -
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Summit
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LASA National Congress 2019 Better Ageing Futures – It’s in our hands
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre
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