Assistance considered for non-monitored medical alarm users
After months of lobbying, nbn has confirmed it is currently in the process of reviewing the assistance provide…
Government
Concerns raised over home care package choice
Results from a recent survey of National Seniors members has raised concerns from the consumer lobby group that the Federa…
Award winners announced for ‘Better Practice’ in aged care
A number of aged care providers have come out on top as this year’s annual national Better Practice Award winners have b…
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Digital inclusion leaves older Australians out
The latest results on Australia’s Digital Inclusion Index have revealed that people aged over 65 are among those sc… -
New investigation into residential aged care costs come as new ‘user-friendly’ website is activated
The Federal Government’s announcement of a landmark investigation into residential aged care costs has coincided wi… -
Research helps give a voice to aged care residents
Australian aged care residents have been given a chance to share their experiences of life in residential homes, and … -
Better energy offers on the cards but will it benefit older Australians?
A new deal between energy retailers and the Federal Government aims to see better offers and a reduction in energy co… -
Improvements to dementia support are on the way
The 2016 Ministerial Dementia Forum report has been released and has highlighted how support for people living with d… -
SA Seniors Card holders get creative
International Day of Older Persons 2017 is just around the corner on Sunday, October 1 and to celebrate, South Austra… -
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 tha… -
Additional $40 million for dementia research projects
An allocation of $40 million has been announced by the federal government to support 45 medical research projects aim… -
WA to welcome first Medihotel
Work is set to begin in 2018 on Western Australia’s first Medihotel in an aim to free up hospital beds and shorten … -
$2 million grants support advancement in aged care
More than $2 million in grants has been allocated to three projects put forward by the National Ageing Research Insti… -
Aged care providers support ageing LGBTI community through mobile app
The introduction of funding for a new innovative mobile app and online education platform will aim to up-skill the ag… -
Consultation on care at home reforms now open
The release of a public discussion paper to help inform future care at home reforms has been released and marks the b… -
Positive change and additional $59.7 million in aged care government funding and grants announced
More changes and grants have just been released to support a number of the government’s aged care and dementia care… -
Additional funding and support for remote and rural aged care services welcomed
More than $3.7 million in one-off grants has been announced by the Australian Government’s National Aboriginal and … -
Retirement living inquiry announced but national regulation still needed
The announcement of an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry following ‘alarming allegation… -
Nurses, carers and health care professionals cry-out over fears of future penalty cuts
With the new Financial Year comes outrage and new fears of penalty cuts in the health and aged care sector from the c… -
Simpler electricity prices for seniors WANTED
Older consumers could now be caught up in confusing and misleading offers following the deregulation of retail electr… -
Living with dementia needs more support
Calls for more help for those living with and supporting those with dementia have been made and heard in recommendati…
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2017 LASA National Congress
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