Government establishes National Aged Care Advisory Council
A key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has just been established by the Federal...
Positive Ageing
Enhancing the wellbeing of older people
SPONSORED STORY - Providing an older loved one with mental stimulation and enhanced wellbeing, whether in aged care or the...
COTA calls for 'Essential Visitors' for aged care residents
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is calling for action from State and Territory Governments to implement an 'Essential...
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Changing the narrative of ageing through photography
A South Australian photography competition aiming to change the perception of ageing by showing positive and realistic... -
Face-to-face My Aged Care supports roll out next week
Older Australians trying to access aged care services through My Aged Care will be able to get face-to-face assistance... -
COVID-19 discourages more Baby Boomers from entering aged care
New research from aged care provider, RSL LifeCare, has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has created more negative views... -
National Carers Week highlights the selfless work of Australia's carers
The 29th National Carers Week, running from 10 - 16 October, started on Sunday with celebrations to thank 2.65 million... -
NARI calls for huge home care reform
The home care system needs systemic reform to ensure it is sustainable and effective for older Australians into the... -
National Cabinet approves reduced visitor restrictions plan for aged care homes
Residents in aged care facilities will be able to get together with their loved ones again after National Cabinet agreed... -
Australia holds inaugural Ageism Awareness Day
The first Australian Ageism Awareness Day was held on 1 October bringing a focus onto the existence of ageism and its... -
Asking ‘Are you really ok?’ can make a difference for older Australians
With thousands of people around Australia in lockdown, quarantine or self-isolating to stay safe during the ongoing... -
Government data shows increase in care staff, sector highlights resourcing constraints
The Federal Government has released the findings of its 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census Report, collected between... -
Dementia focus this September
The first of September marks the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer's Month,... -
New program to empower CALD carers caring for someone with dementia
A new program from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) will be putting information at the fingertips of... -
'Hidden ageing' could lead to premature heart malfunction
Australian cardiovascular experts are concerned about the rapid rise in numbers of people with undiagnosed heart valve... -
The sector thanks their aged care heroes
Ahead of Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) on 7 August, the industry is showing its appreciation and love for its dedicated... -
What will aged care look like in five years?
It has been a tumultuous 18 months in aged care with COVID-19 providing a stark look into the sector's areas of failure... -
Survey finds older generation sympathise with issues younger people face
Older Australians care about the younger generations and the current issues they face now and in the future, according... -
Substitute emotional support animals bring love and joy
SPONSORED STORY - During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people experienced social isolation and loneliness... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
Right to choose or duty of care? A workforce view of COVID vaccine mandate
Earlier in the week, the Federal Government announced it's making it mandatory for all staff working in aged care to be...
