Older Australians welcome ‘YES’ vote
Feelings of relief from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) community are sweeping the coun…
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New app for older LGBTI Australians and aged care providers
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care service provider Uniting in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), has devel…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people
The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have experien…
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Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experience… -
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and the… -
Aged care services taking action for LGBTI seniors
SPONSORED STORY - To provide the best support possible and show respect to LGBTI seniors, aged and disability service pr… -
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 su… -
Uniting once again awarded for inclusivity
The inclusivity of one of the nation’s faith-based aged care providers has been acknowledged three times over this week,… -
Online resource reaches out to senior communities
A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older people to … -
Quality Agency consults with consumers for new standards
The Australian Government statutory agency in charge of setting and monitoring standards and quality within aged care is… -
LGBTI Aged Care Strategy Review findings released
Following on from a five-year implementation period, a review of the 2012 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Inter… -
Success sees LGBTI dementia training e-course continue
A new short, online and free course aimed at assisting workers across the health and aged care sectors become culturally… -
Marriage Equality vote may leave elderly at risk
Safeguards have been put in place nation-wide as part of the current Marriage Equality postal survey, however concerns a… -
Marriage equality debate impacts on mental health
Concerns have been raised for the mental health of older members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and Qu… -
First South Australian aged care provider receives Rainbow Tick of approval
ECH has recently received Rainbow Tick accreditation making them the first accredited LGBTI friendly provider in the sta… -
Come along to the Coming Back Out Ball
Victoria is set to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) elders in spectacular style this O… -
Aged care providers support ageing LGBTI community through mobile app
The introduction of funding for a new innovative mobile app and online education platform will aim to up-skill the aged … -
It’s not just about sex
The basic human need of intimacy does not disappear as we age however in aged care planning it is mostly overlooked and… -
LASA Victoria 2017 Excellence in Care Awards recognise best in state
The Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Victoria’s 2017 Excellence in Care Awards have been presented at the State Co… -
A video about LGBTI history is helping provide proper care
The Aged Care Channel has made a course on how to provide appropriate care to LGBTI people in aged care freely accessibl… -
Help shape CALD and LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care
The Government is welcoming feedback as part of its review on the national strategies that support the aged care needs o…
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