Intergenerational redevelopment gets the “go-ahead” in SA
In an Australian first, a local South Australian Council has given the go-ahead on an innovative proposal which will …
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Aged care doctor makes debut as author
Australian aged care doctor, Sebastian Rees, has put pen to paper and made his debut as an author, releasing his firs… -
Budget brings “mixed emotions” for aged care
Expectations that last night’s 2018-19 Federal Budget announcement would see 2018 as the “year of action” for a… -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by Wes… -
Last minute priority pleas pre-Budget
Final pleas to make aged care a priority are being made by a number of the nation’s aged care peak bodies ahead of … -
NEXT GENeration of aged care leaders step up
A new initiative is bringing the next generation of the aged care workforce together in an attempt to promote the cha… -
Quest for quality in aged care results in new Quality and Safety Commission
Improving the quality of and confidence in the nation’s aged care sector, the Federal Government has today announce… -
Struggling aged care sector needs urgent government support
Urgent calls are being made by the nation’s aged care and age services peak bodies that government changes to aged … -
Media coverage continues to call into question aged care quality
The quality of care received in aged care homes across the nation is once again a hot topic of discussion, thanks to… -
Unannounced audits set to shake up residential aged care in sector reforms
Reforms to introduce unannounced quality and safety audits throughout all Australian residential aged care homes have… -
Oakden report: “It should not have happened. It must never happen again.”
Shocking statements, personal experiences and finger pointing have all been outlined in the South Australian Independ… -
Surveillance cameras in aged care should be considered
The spark for the ongoing topic of surveillance cameras in aged care has once again been ignited in a recent submissi… -
Aged care ratios: the right call?
After months of lobbying and advocating, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is stepping up its ef… -
Quality of food in aged care up for discussion again
Aged care peak bodies are hitting back at mainstream media reports based on data first released mid last year about … -
Blogging for baby boomers offers a new way to connect
A new university course for seniors has helped to highlight the opportunities offered by the internet and technology … -
Government backs innovation in aged care
A dollar for dollar investment into innovation in the aged care sector has been announced with the Federal Minister f… -
Pension recipients subject to new rules
Legislation boasting new rules and requirements for recipients of the Age Pension and Disability Support Pension (DSP… -
Study points to potential for grandparents to prevent ageism
Spending quality time with grandparents could play a key role in reducing ageist attitudes in younger people accordin… -
Retirement living revamp around the corner for SA
Retirement living in South Australia is set to get a makeover from 1 January 2018 when changes to the State’s Retir… -
‘Tis the season to tackle loneliness and check in with older Australians
Families and friendship groups across the nation are being urged to use the upcoming Festive Season as a time to chec… -
Depression: not a normal part of ageing
Despite common misconception, depression is not a normal part of the ageing process, and now health and aged care ind…
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