Industry endorsed solution increasing transparency in aged care sector
Key stakeholders from within the aged care sector have jumped on the opportunity to support and endorse increased transparency …
Leadership
Peak body focuses on supporting young leaders
Peak industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has
appointed Samantha Bowen as Principal Advisor - Next Gen t…
New ACH Group CEO excited about road ahead
South Australian aged care provider ACH Group has announced the appointment of Frank Weits as its new Chief Executive Offi…
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Alliance agreement a ‘natural fit’
A new partnership between Australia and the rest of the globe has been formed following the signing of a new Memorand… -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the a… -
Aged care research announced as grant winning project
A research project focusing on aged care is just one of 35 exciting health and medical research projects across the F… -
Human Rights Award nominee sees acknowledgement as an ‘honour and opportunity’
The dedication, passion and drive of one woman in advocating for the rights of older Australians, tackling ageism and… -
Singapore sings praise for Australian aged care practice
A number of new and innovative models of care have been trialled and tested within the aged care sector over the past… -
Start-up set to start conversations at upcoming conference
The focus is turning to technology start-ups in some of the sessions and speeches scheduled for next week’s Informa… -
Investment shows ‘shared interest’ in supporting seniors stay at home
A new $5 million partnership between an aged care provider and technology start-up has blossomed thanks to their shar… -
Advocacy at the heart of new initiatives
Two new projects focusing on advocacy for older Australians are launching in Perth tomorrow in the presence of some o… -
IRC progress pushes forward
Further announcements surrounding the Industry Reference Committee (IRC), established earlier this year to review and… -
LASA Congress focuses on ageing well and aged care excellence
The Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) National Congress held in Adelaide over the past three days has celebrated … -
Grant sees greater uptake in students choosing to ‘Ask Gran Not Google’
Younger generations are being encouraged to harness the wealth of knowledge and experience of their elders as part of… -
Quality and Safety Commissioner ‘first step’ in new era of aged care
An important step in the nation’s transition to the newly announced independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commis… -
Importance of facilitating easier access to aged care acknowledged with ‘prestigious award’
Perth-based not-for-profit care provider Braemar Presbyterian Care has stepped into the spotlight for their revitalis… -
Aged care achievements acknowledged
Excellence in the aged services industry across all Australian states have been recognised following the announcement… -
Sector celebrates opening of Global Centre for Modern Ageing
The doors to the future of ageing have officially been opened following the formal launch of the Global Centre for Mo… -
National Seniors announces new CEO
After months of taking on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Seniors Australia, Professor J… -
ITAC conference will provide opportunity to share bright ideas
This year’s annual Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will provide the perfect opportunity f… -
Aged care sector prepares for Royal Commission and what it might mean
The Australian aged care sector is about to set sail into uncharted waters following the announcement of a Royal Comm…
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LASA Leadership Professional Development Program
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Preparing for the new Standards
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LASA Qld State Conference
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Dementia Fundamentals Symposium
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5th Annual Aged Care Procurement Conference
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Symposium on Social Connection in Older Age
Social isolation and loneliness is a significant public hea…
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