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 longer…
Consumers Older Australians are still paying off their mortgage into retirement A recent study by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) found the average mortgage debt for older Austr…
Consumers ROYAL COMMISSION: Government repeating the same mistakes as in 2006 The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hosted a panel of industry experts who are actively attempting to addr…
Consumers Industry Government Health and Wellbeing Housing ROYAL COMMISSION: People not covered by NDIS aren’t eligible for YPIRAC initiative The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has admitted to the Royal Co…
Consumers Industry Government Health and Wellbeing Housing ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care isn’t appropriate for young people with disability At today’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Department of Health’s In-Home Aged Care division and…
Consumers Industry Government Health and Wellbeing Housing ROYAL COMMISSION: “My number one goal is to get the f*** out of the nursing home” The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their Melbourne Hearings today to investigate the admissi…
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Home & Community Housing Safety & Security Old aged care facility repurposed into older women’s shelter Women’s Community Shelters has launched new secure housing for 20 women over the age of 55 in a disused aged care facili…
Consumers Industry Government Housing Procurement & Governance East Arnhem Land receives $20 million aged care service boost The Federal Government is providing over $20 million for a new aged care service and facility to be built in Nhulunbuy i…
Consumers Home & Community Housing Products Changes to Default Electricity Offer benefits older Australians The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) has decided to reduce energy bills between certain thresholds, benefitting older…
Consumers Industry Government Home & Community Housing Rural housing not meeting needs of ageing population A new report from Horizon Housing, a community housing provider, has found that most rural housing is not sufficient for…
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Government Housing Labor’s rental strategy could save $11 billion and reduce homelessness The Australian Labor Party’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) plan announced late last year has the potential…
Consumers Home & Community Housing Research Safety & Security Chronic shortage of affordable rentals in Australia for pensioners Anglicare Australia has released its analysis of the country’s rental market, showcasing a huge shortage in affordable r…
Consumers Finance Housing Mental Health Positive Ageing New housing project tackling older women homelessness wins industry award Older single women in Queensland have an innovative resource to rely on with the recently recognised share house initiat…
Consumers Home & Community Housing Positive Ageing Resthaven Aberfoyle Park residents decorate for ANZAC Day The first ANZAC Day service ever held at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park is going to have a personal touch thanks to decoration…
Consumers Culture Awareness Home & Community Housing Cultural Diversity Week shines light on housing struggle With the increasing population putting pressure on the housing market many older Australians are facing the prospect of …
Consumers Industry Education & Training Housing Providers New tool and accreditation scheme to ensure quality across aged care, retirement villages National peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has launched a new online tool to help aged care providers ens…
Consumers Home & Community Housing Positive Ageing Downsizing - a checklist for seniors, caregivers SPONSORED STORY - Moving is stressful at any age, especially for seniors looking to downsize.
Consumers Industry Government Housing Research Housing costs 'crippling' for senior Australians New research released this week from leading consumer and tenancy groups has shone the spotlight on difficulties faced b…
Consumers Industry Home & Community Housing Research 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 olde…
Consumers Industry Home & Community Housing Technology 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 retire…
Consumers Industry Home & Community Housing Research 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, with a…
The Creating Conversations: Healthier at Home Forums Virtual - 16 February - 4 March, 2021 integratedliving is hosting its first Healthier at Home Virtua…
Housing Options workshops (SA) 24 February - 29 April Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for …
Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021 Sydney, 17-18 March, 2021 The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021 is the largest health…
Enrolled Nurses' Conference Adelaide - 22-23 April, 2021 The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio…
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021 Virtual - May, 2021 Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will …
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care Virtual - 17-21 May, 2021 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting…