Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in accessing…
Education & Training
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 focus …
SA imposes aged care safeguards despite no new COVID cases
South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall, has announced two new residential aged care facility protocols to come into eff…
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Aged care is complicated but diverse legal and financial advice can help
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care can be complex to navigate, especially when making decisions, which is why integrated fin… -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical neuropsycholog… -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and de… -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of… -
Victorian older Australians urged to be careful
Victoria has experienced a resurgence of COVID-19 and the Federal Government is urging older people in Victoria to be… -
Hearing your customer
OPINION - As we progress with consumer choice in aged care it is increasingly important to ensure you are hearing the… -
COVID-19 impacts World Elder Abuse Awareness Day but doesn't dampen the message
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was held on 15 June, putting a spotlight on an uncomfortable topic that many … -
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) … -
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 … -
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… -
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 … -
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… -
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… -
How do I continue to get healthcare if I am self-isolating?
As more and more businesses close and the Government takes action to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID… -
People with dementia and the coronavirus
Protecting people with dementia from the coronavirus will be difficult and there will be a number of challenges aroun… -
How home care will change while looking after a loved one from a distance
The coronavirus will change how home care services are delivered at home to recipients, and families will need to swi… -
Keeping yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19
Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others.
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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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