Australia continues to respond to the ACRC Final Report recommendations
Following the release of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's Final Report recommendations yesterday…
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COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins Monday
The Federal Government's COVID-19 vaccination rollout will be starting on Monday, 22 February, with Australia's most vul… -
Official launch of the Voluntary Industry Code of Practice for Aged Care
A new Code of Practice for Aged Care, intended to uphold the quality of care delivered in the industry as well as better… -
COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
In a bid to protect Australians and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government is planning to invest an extra $… -
Aged care spending in food and nutrition would save over $80m per year, says Dietitians Aus
Dietitians Australia, a nutrition advocacy group, suggests that using Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) to support… -
2020: Our Year in Review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2020 probably one of the most difficult and transformative years for … -
Online shopping caution as scammers more active during Christmas
Cybersecurity and scammer experts are recommending people exercise caution when buying presents and gifts online as scam… -
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 int… -
Aged care financial report card details record financial risk for sector
Chartered accountancy firm, StewartBrown, has revealed its latest Aged Care Financial Performance Survey for June 2020, … -
Industry responds to proposed reforms from Royal Commission
The industry response to the proposed recommendations to revive the aged care sector has been overwhelmingly positive, w… -
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 recomm… -
Government commits further funding to aged care
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector's response to COVID-19, followi… -
Seven year Victorian study results in elder abuse markers
A new study from advocacy group, Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), and ageing researcher, National Ageing Research Institut… -
Australian first elder abuse law passed in ACT
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has passed legislation to criminalise abuse against an older person, or vulnerabl… -
Government is enforcing face masks for aged care workers in Melbourne hotspots
Since the latest statewide lockdown of Victoria, the Federal Government is requiring all aged care workers in COVID-19 h… -
Additional Home Care Packages and Royal Commission extension announced
In a midday press conference on 8 July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced an additional 6,105 Home Care Packages f… -
Australia is too dependent on poorly funded aged care
Researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, have stated in a new Medical Journal of Australia art… -
Recent aged care finance report doesn't show worst of COVID-19 impact
Chartered accountancy firm, StewartBrown, has released their most recent Aged Care Financial Performance Report for Marc… -
Emergency food package scheme for older Australians underperforms
A Federal Government program implemented to provide 36,000 emergency food packages to older Australians has drastically … -
Review of Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes put on hold
The signatories of the Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes have decided it is still too early to tell… -
How the aged care workforce and providers have adapted to the coronavirus
Every day there is a new update around the coronavirus and how we, as individuals, can help reduce the spread of COVID-1…
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
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Enrolled Nurses' Conference
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Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…
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