ROYAL COMMISSION: Solutions for the bigger picture of aged care
The first Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety panel workshop for the year kicked off in Adelaide, which p…
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Grants awarded to multiple dementia research projects
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation, the research arm of peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, has awarded … -
Dementia masterclasses for industry leaders
SPONSORED STORY - Dementia Australia has announced a series of practical masterclasses around the country to help prepar… -
New research into better practice aged care released by Royal Commission
New research reports from Flinders University in South Australia, delivered together in partnership with the Royal Commi… -
Last week to participate in ACAR consultations
The 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) stakeholder consultation is only open until Friday before feedback application… -
Professor John Newnham named Senior Australian of the Year
A 67 year old obstetrics specialist from Perth, Western Australia (WA), Professor John Newnham AM, was named the Senior … -
How to set goals for the New Year and stick to them
The start of the new year is an excellent time to review both business and personal goals. Rather than making unrealist… -
Dementia and Aged Care Roadmap up for public feedback
The Federal Government has just released a draft Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Roadmap for public consultation. -
Changes to ACAT/S and the scepticism around the decision
The Government will be going out to tender this year to both the private sector and current industry organisations to fi… -
Additional concerns around aged care and home care rolls into the new year
Two recent reports have found that aged care facilities are still struggling financially and that the waitlist for Home … -
Close calls for aged care facilities in bushfire zones
Two Australian aged care providers have detailed their struggle through the last couple weeks of bushfires and how they … -
Bushfire affected aged care facilities and services facing challenges
The last few weeks has seen horrific news of towns decimated and lost lives, houses and animals across Australia. -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -
A merry year in review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2019 probably one of the most important and transformative years for … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Issues with consistent health and aged care
The final three days of this year’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Canberra heard from a… -
Mature workers are struggling to find work in Australia
Older Australian workers are feeling excluded from the workforce, and have limited development opportunities and flexibl… -
OPAN launch multiple elder abuse prevention resources
National advocacy organisation, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), launched new elder abuse prevention resources alo… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Health care and aged care systems don’t work together
The last hearings for this year of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, held in Canberra, the Austral… -
New Stolen Generations resources to guide aged care sector and medical experts
New resources for the aged care sector and medical professionals to better support Stolen Generations survivors was laun… -
Peak bodies call on Government action to avoid New Year aged care emergency
Aged care peak bodies and service providers have united to petition the Federal Government to utilise their Mid-Year Eco… -
VR workshop educates aged care workers in mealtimes for people with dementia
National peak body, Dementia Australia, has launched a new workshop through its Centre for Dementia Learning, utilising …
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Conferences & Events
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
Enrolled Nurses' Conference
The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…
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