Welcome funding boost no long-term solution, say industry bodies
A half-a-billion dollar boost to the aged care sector that will support thousands of senior Australians to live at home for lo…
Housing
Downsizing - a checklist for seniors, caregivers
SPONSORED STORY - Moving is stressful at any age, especially for seniors looking to downsize.
Housing costs 'crippling' for senior Australians
New research released this week from leading consumer and tenancy groups has shone the spotlight on difficulties faced by …
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Landmark study shows ageism is alive and well among older Australians.
The most comprehensive national study ever undertaken to seek the views of Australians over 50 has found a third of o… -
National awards recognise innovation and excellence in retirement living
A number of individuals and organisations have been recognised for their contribution and achievements across the ret… -
Retirement living on the rise, architecturally
New Census data of more than 68,000 units has proven that the sky's the limit when it comes to retirement living, wit… -
Impending federal election reignites debate over age pension means test
The Australian family home is the focus of a new campaign by seniors advocacy group National Seniors, which is callin… -
Additional funding improves aged care access to First Australians living remotely
Ageing First Australians living remotely will now have increased access to residential and home aged care services cl… -
Innovation in design to tackle rising dementia challenge
Innovative and alternative living arrangements for the nation’s growing population of people living with dementia h… -
Senior home share program shows potential
Seniors with some room to spare are being sought to participate in a new Home Share program in South Australia. -
SA Budget reveal leaves seniors advocacy group ‘deeply concerned’
Questions have been raised by the peak body supporting and representing South Australia’s more than 633,000 older r… -
Australian aged care providers continue to offer ‘new approach to care’
The fit-out, furnishing and landscaping of aged care provider Benetas’ first purpose-built example of the industry-… -
Australian housing unprepared for incoming ‘silver tsunami’
Urgent calls for a better housing plan for Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ are being issued by industry leaders, a… -
New draft Retirement Living Code of Conduct calls for public comment
Public input is being sought on the draft version of a new national Retirement Living Code of Conduct, which aims to … -
The issue facing younger people with disability in aged care
Calls to action to tackle the “complex issue” of younger people with disability being housed in residential aged … -
Elderly housing services ‘outraged’ by public housing shortfalls
A reduction in affordable housing and public assets has caused concern amongst Victoria’s elderly housing services.… -
Online resource reaches out to senior communities
A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older peopl… -
Campaign for change kicks off to ensure ‘Everybody’s Home’
A collaborative new effort between affordable housing and anti-homelessness advocacy groups has been launched and is … -
More older Australians without a place to call home
New and groundbreaking data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed the true extent of the… -
Disability and retirement living development design ‘greenest’ in SA
A new building design proposed for Adelaide’s CBD which is set to offer specialist accommodation for people living … -
Co-housing: could it take off?
Choice and control are the driving force behind a growing co-housing initiative for older Australians looking for alt…
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LASA Leadership Professional Development Program
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Preparing for the new Standards
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LASA Tri-State Conference and Exhibition
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COTA + ACSA Quality in Aged Care Conference
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Making an Impact Conference 2019
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