Equal aged care access for multicultural communities
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians will receive support in overcoming barriers they may face in accessing ag…
Education & Training
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 work pro…
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 followi…
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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 scam… -
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 Car… -
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 manag… -
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… -
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 focu… -
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 e… -
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 financ… -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical neuropsychologist… -
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 defin… -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of us … -
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 vi… -
Hearing your customer
OPINION - As we progress with consumer choice in aged care it is increasingly important to ensure you are hearing the vo… -
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 don… -
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) has… -
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 Ser… -
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 aged…
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Conferences & Events
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
Webinar: A post Aged Care Royal Commission review on improving continence care
The Continence Foundation of Australia is hosting a webinar on… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
Gold Coast Seniors Expo
The Just Live! Gold Coast Seniors Expo is back! Come and join …
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