Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in accessing...
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for in home and community aged care workers
On Wednesday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) announced that it recommends the COVID-19 vaccine...
COVID-19 outbreaks exposed shortfalls in aged care, finds review
Recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities aim to fix "shortcomings and systemic...
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Face-to-face My Aged Care supports roll out next week
Older Australians trying to access aged care services through My Aged Care will be able to get face-to-face assistance... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
Intergenerational facility bridges the gap in a Western Australian first
In a first for Western Australia, aged care provider Oryx Communities and early learning and development service Ngala... -
"Palliative care is about quality of life" - Changing the perception during National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, 23 – 29 May, is aiming to raise awareness about the vital importance of quality end of... -
Improving your job prospects as an older person with disability
A new pilot program based in Western Sydney is aiming to assist older Australians with disability in enhancing their... -
LASA Mentoring Program develops leadership skills for mentees
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), will be beginning its second Mentoring Program in February... -
2020: Our Year in Review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2020 probably one of the most difficult and transformative years for... -
Online shopping caution as scammers more active during Christmas
Cybersecurity and scammer experts are recommending people exercise caution when buying presents and gifts online as... -
Study finds older people at risk of social media misinformation about COVID-19
New research released by Macquarie University shows that older people are likely to be influenced or are more exposed to... -
Innovative solution to give HCP clients more value for money
SPONSORED STORY - As many elderly Australians wait for Home Care Packages, Western Australia home care provider, The... -
Study finds increased choice and control when self-managing Home Care Packages
A new study has found that older people feel they have more choice, control and more hours of care support if they... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical... -
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... -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of us...
