Better housing design is required in aged care future
A new research report from Melbourne's RMIT University has found that practical housing design features are necessary for the f…
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Australians on the aged pension struggling to meet rent
A recently released Rental Affordability Survey from peak social advocacy organisation, Anglicare Australia, has found tha…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Improvements, safeguards and under monitored home care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held three days of hearings, running from 31 August to 2 September,…
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Supported residential living offers independence, company and new friends
SPONSORED STORY: Older Australians want to maintain their independence longer, but according to the -
Government commits further funding to aged care
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector's response to COVID-19, foll… -
National Meals on Wheels Day recognises resilience of volunteers during COVID-19
On the 26 August it was National Meals on Wheels Day, recognising the dedicated Australian volunteers who provided… -
Seven year Victorian study results in elder abuse markers
A new study from advocacy group, Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), and ageing researcher, National Ageing Research Insti… -
Senate Committee critical of Government response to COVID-19 in aged care
A COVID-19 Senate Select Committee was held on 21 August, to receive evidence from aged care officials about the Gove… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Innovative housing and barriers to accommodation
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held two days of hearings last week, running from 13-14 Augus… -
Australian first elder abuse law passed in ACT
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has passed legislation to criminalise abuse against an older person, or vulner… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care wasn't prepared for COVID
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held hearings, running from 10-13 August, covering the impact… -
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 int… -
In a time of strict regulation, OnePassport® Immunise simplifies record keeping
SPONSORED STORY - The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in strict regulation and rules around entering aged care… -
Victorian aged care facilities transitioning to single site operations
COVID-19 has exposed the issues of employees working across multiple aged care facilities during a pandemic after a f… -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical neuropsycholog… -
Royal Commission will cover COVID-19 response and system failures
Royal Commissioner, Tony Pagone QC, has highlighted that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Mental health, oral health and allied health
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held its first hearings last week since their postponement due… -
Government is enforcing face masks for aged care workers in Melbourne hotspots
Since the latest statewide lockdown of Victoria, the Federal Government is requiring all aged care workers in COVID-1… -
A way forward in dementia care
SPONSORED STORY - When Korongee Village in Tasmania opens its doors in July 2020, it will mark the beginning of a ne… -
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… -
Additional changes in second review of aged care Industry Code
A second review of the Industry Code on Visiting Residential Aged Care has resulted in additional changes, incorporat…
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2020
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