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 care in the …
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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 brought…
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 exper…
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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… -
Two weeks in - Aged Care Industry Code reflection and questions answered
The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes has mostly been adopted by a majority of aged care provide… -
Peak bodies team up with ABC's Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series
Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age … -
Unannounced visits to aged care facilities postponed indefinitely
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, responsible for assessing and monitoring the quality of Australian aged … -
Government suggests further protective measures for older Australians
The Federal Government announced further measures to protect older Australians from contracting the coronavirus, COVI… -
COVID-19 aged care restrictions and tips for supporting older residents in isolation
Federal Government has put in place visitation restrictions into aged care facilities to protect older Australians wi… -
Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19
"As a community we're in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Innovation and technology in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held two workshop hearings in Adelaide from March 16-17 coveri… -
Adelaide joins global innovation network Aging2.0
Aging2.0, a global innovation network for longevity and ageing, has arrived in Adelaide with a pre-launch event prese… -
ITAC Conference put the spotlight on innovation in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - The Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference was hugely successful this year, brin… -
Australian Healthcare Week celebrates a decade in healthcare improvement
SPONSORED STORY - Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) 2020 is returning for its 10th year, running from 30 September-1 O… -
Digitising food consumption and nutrition in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - Addressing malnutrition and challenges around low food consumption by older Australians, Jo Clea… -
ITAC Conference paves the way for technology in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - On 3-4 March, the 2020 Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will be hosted …
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Conferences & Events
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30th Anniversary of the UN International Day of the Older Person
On 1 October, 2020, the world will be celebrating the Unite… -
The Future of Telehealth - Aging2.0 Adelaide Chapter
Aging2.0 Adelaide Chapter is hosting a hybrid event on Frid… -
LASA National Congress - Ten Days of Congress
LASA's annual National Congress will be delivered as an onl… -
National Dementia Conference
The National Dementia Conference will be running for its 11… -
Strengthening the Aged Care Workforce
Council on the Ageing (COTA) and Aged & Community Servi… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2020
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event wi…
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