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 …
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New research funded in a race towards dementia prevention
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation (DARF), a research arm of Dementia Australia, and the Race Against Dementia cha…
Australia's Big Christmas Sing-A-Long celebrating older Australians
A two-hour national Christmas celebration aims to lift the spirits of 1.5 million older Australians in aged care and retir…
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New outbreak management guide for aged care providers
A new guide for aged care providers outlines how they should be supporting their staff, care recipients, family membe… -
Government responds to COVID-19 Special Report recommendations
As the deadline approached for a response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's Special Report … -
South Australia goes into six day "circuit breaker" lockdown
Premier for South Australia, Steven Marshall, has just announced a six-day lockdown, similar to what was seen in Melb… -
Innovative solution to give HCP clients more value for money
SPONSORED STORY - As many elderly Australians wait for Home Care Packages, Western Australia home care provider, The … -
Study finds increased choice and control when self-managing Home Care Packages
A new study has found that older people feel they have more choice, control and more hours of care support if they ma… -
Winners announced for LASA's 2020 Excellence in Age Services Awards
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has announced the winners for the 2020 Excellence in Aged S… -
Final Royal Commission submission and proposed recommendations cause a stir
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety received Counsel Assisting's final submission and proposed re… -
Government trialling potential ACFI replacement in 2021
The Federal Government has announced a trial of an alternative funding model in the aged care sector, which could pot… -
Dr Norman Swan explores COVID-19's impact on future aged care
Physician and ABC producer, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Norman Swan, expressed the need for costly changes in a fr… -
National Carers Week celebrates Australia's unsung heroes
National Carers Week kicked off on Monday, running from 11 - 17 October, celebrating the 2.65 million unpaid carers i… -
The power of language - nursing home resident vs aged care consumer
OPINION - A few years ago, when the Royal Commission into aged care began, so too did the aged care reforms which br… -
Peak bodies unify to create ten key principles for the future of aged care
Six aged care consumer and carer peak bodies have banded together in a bid to outline their shared vision for aged ca… -
Dementia Action Week highlights the discrimination of people living with dementia
Dementia Action Week 2020, running from 21-27 September, aims to put a spotlight on the struggles and discrimination … -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to f… -
Aged care needs financial transparency says independent Commission report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released an independent report based on aged care provider… -
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… -
Aged care is complicated but diverse legal and financial advice can help
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care can be complex to navigate, especially when making decisions, which is why integrated fin… -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and de… -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of…
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Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
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ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
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Melbourne Aged Care Conference
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