Review into regulations in Australian aged care needed now more than ever
The recently announced review of the Commonwealth’s aged care quality regulatory process may be needed now more than ever, fo…
Elder Abuse
Assaults on Gold Coast aged care residents 67 percent higher than National average
Questions and concerns have been raised following the release of ‘break-down’ statistics for Queensland in relation to…
Health of aged care residents could be at risk according to Senate inquiry submission
Concerns for the quality of care and wellbeing of aged care residents is at the heart of a recent submission put forward b…
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Report for review into aged care regulations rescheduled
The Government’s Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes has been extended from 31 August to 29 … -
Calls for further dialogue on domestic violence and older people
Recognising the need for more dialogue and research into domestic violence and older people, the South Eastern Sydney… -
Elder abuse recommendations are a catalyst for change
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher, who led the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC)’s inquiry into Elder Ab… -
National Plan needed to battle elder abuse
A new report, released on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017, recommends a National Plan to combat elder abuse and… -
Calls for national elder abuse helpline
The possibility of an elder abuse national helpline number is one aspect Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive Officer of… -
Understanding and ending the abuse of older people
This years World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held on June 15th, is focussed on raising awareness and understanding of … -
Push for public hearings squashed as Oakden scandal deepens
The Oakden nursing home scandal continues in South Australia after the Government defeats legislation to allow the In… -
Fresh allegations push Oakden closer to closure
The doors of the Oakden Nursing Home in South Australia may close sooner than first thought following two new claims … -
Government announces investigation into aged care accreditation
In a bid to get to the bottom of any short comings in the national regulatory system, Federal Minister for Aged Care,… -
Calls for Repat to be used for Oakden residents
With dementia care facilities closing immediately at Oakden, South Australia, due to ‘serious issues', the State Li… -
‘Serious issues’ cause immediate closure of SA home
An independent review into The Makk and McLeay Nursing Home at the Older Person’s Mental Health Service in Oakden, … -
An age old problem in rural areas – Part 2
The second part of our three-part series takes a look at the problem of accessing respite and residential aged care s… -
Boost to National Advocacy Services
As part of its intentions to create a nationally consistent approach to the delivery of advocacy services, the Federa… -
Elder Abuse programs receive grants
Nearly $170,000 has been awarded to three organisations aimed at helping raise capacity to recognise elder abuse and … -
Elder abuse discussion paper sheds light on hidden problem
An online national register for enduring documents, and tighter witnessing and reporting requirements, are just some …
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3Points Connect - Living to 100 a Blessing or a Curse
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2017 LASA National Congress
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17th Alzheimer's Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference
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Dying to Talk - Rural SA Tour
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The Next Phase of Aged Care Reform
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ITAC 2017 - Navigating the Future
The way healthcare is delivered is changing and navigatin…
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