New Stolen Generations resources to guide aged care sector and medical experts
New resources for the aged care sector and medical professionals to better support Stolen Generations survivors was laun…
Education & Training
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VR workshop educates aged care workers in mealtimes for people with dementia
National peak body, Dementia Australia, has launched a new workshop through its Centre for Dementia Learning, utilising … -
National Registration Body for Aged Care Workers Launches
A national aged care workers registration body was launched last week, following multiple calls during the Royal Commiss… -
Push to keep older Australians in the workforce has split peak bodies
Australian Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has proposed upskilling older Australians to keep them in the workforce for longe… -
DPS helping you stay at home for longer with brand new resource
Australians are living longer than ever before and most people want to live in their own home and community as they age.… -
New cookbook raises funds for dementia bus
Not-for-profit Perth based organisation, Community Vision, has launched its newest recipe book to raise money for the co… -
LASA Congress presents positivity around the future of ageing
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) hosted their LASA 2019 National Congress - Better Ageing Futures in Adelaide, runn… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people
The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have exp… -
Hot debate on the aged care sector in Q&A program
The topic of aged care caused hot debate during the latest episode of the ABC program Q&A, as seniors, aged care adv… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Peak bodies pushed back against Diversity Framework
Covering diversity in aged care, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their next set of hearin… -
Celebrating our older persons on an international scale
Today is the International Day of Older Persons, which celebrates our older people and draws attention to the needs and … -
New spiritual care resource unveiled
Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has launched a new resource guide, providing a spe… -
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 de… -
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 w… -
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 experience… -
First travelling dementia bus launched in WA
Western Australia’s (WA) first travelling community dementia bus was launched last Wednesday, providing dementia carers … -
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 the… -
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 aged … -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…” -
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 their a… -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older Aus…
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Conferences & Events
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The Creating Conversations: Healthier at Home Forums
integratedliving is hosting its first Healthier at Home Virtua… -
Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
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…
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