Royal Commission releases first background paper
The aged care system’s size and shape is “constrained by Government through controls on supply of aged care places” rathe…
Procurement & Governance
ROYAL COMMISSION: Primary care is failing older people, My Aged Care needs fixing
Day two of the fourth series in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Broome, Western Australia (WA), …
Palliative Care Australia pleased with next Aged Care Royal Commission focus
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recently announced their focus for the next hearings in Western Aus…
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Julie Collins keeps Shadow Ministry portfolios for Ageing and Senior Australians
The Labor Party has announced its newest shadow cabinet this weekend, with Minister Julie Collins retaining her portf… -
Royal Commission into Aged Care hearing inquiry topics in WA announced
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety have announced the inquiry topics for next month’s Western A… -
Cabinet reshuffle results in new Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians
Following the re-election of the Liberal Party, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shuffled the cabinet positions arou… -
Peak bodies want newly elected government to make aged care a priority
Aged care peak bodies, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), want a… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Care loopholes and Government empathy
Day 7 into the third series hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety had a research academi… -
The importance of trust, transparency and accountability in your organisation
OPINION - There are important elements which need to be considered to ensure legal compliance within an organisation:… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “Inadequate care” and mismanagement of palliative care
The second week of the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings in Sydney started today, with a c… -
Labor’s rental strategy could save $11 billion and reduce homelessness
The Australian Labor Party’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) plan announced late last year has the pote… -
ROYAL COMMISSION - Focus on serious restraint practices
Day two of the third series for the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings carried on from yesterday’s case study… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Life behind closed doors of residential aged care facilities
On the first day of the third series of the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing held in Sydney, … -
ACCC pulls Bupa Aged Care into court for misleading claims about services
Bupa Aged Care has been taken to Federal Court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following… -
DPS announcements paving way for change
While leading the way with the roll out of a number of significant initiatives to improve transparency and trust in t… -
Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations
If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them… -
LASA launches Safety & Quality Management system
SPONSORED STORY - A new online tool and app is making life easier for aged care providers as they engage with the ne… -
Is your organisation ready for the new whistleblower regime?
OPINION - The ongoing Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is uncovering a range of stories from consum… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concern… -
New retirement code of conduct to promote resident safety, dignity and happiness
Retirement village operators across the country are being urged to show their commitment to high standard and residen… -
Breaking Royal Commission news heard at ITAC 2018
Breaking news from the Royal Commission into aged care has been heard at the annual Information and Technolo…
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