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: 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 concerns for…
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 resident sat…
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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… -
IRC progress pushes forward
Further announcements surrounding the Industry Reference Committee (IRC), established earlier this year to review and… -
National Seniors announces new CEO
After months of taking on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Seniors Australia, Professor J… -
Aged care acquisition aims to improve quality
An agreement between up-and-coming aged care provider Carino Care and Ark Health Care has been made to transition own… -
Benetas expands into Geelong as ‘provider of choice’
The reach of Victorian-based aged care provider Benetas has recently expanded into the Geelong region with the organi… -
Rebrand for Australian home care provider, St Ives Home Care
An Australian home care provider, supporting the health and wellness of older Australians for more than 20 years has … -
IRT increases investment in NSW
Aged care provider IRT Group is expanding its reach and taking on the responsibility to support 134 new staff and clo… -
July 1 see’s two aged care providers become one
An exciting new chapter has started for two aged care providers who have chosen to join forces and become one, follow… -
Aged care community rebranding marks ‘new chapter’
A rebranding and transition of Mary MacKillop Aged Care in Hawthorn East, Melbourne to St Vincent’s Care Services h… -
Provider’s portfolio and presence expands in NSW
Aged care provider Japara is set to expand its presence in New South Wales (NSW) following an agreement to acquire th… -
Review into aged care quality pushed back by recommendations
The reporting date for the ongoing effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework revi… -
Partnership promises to deliver new accreditation to retirement living industry
Delivering a renewed accreditation scheme for the retirement living industry is the soul focus of a new partnership b… -
Amalgamation aims to make vision into reality
A vision of delivering high quality not-for-profit services, meeting growing needs and creating local employment oppo… -
South Australian and Malaysian aged care comes together
A more collaborative and innovative approach to aged care is the goal behind the signing of an international Memorand… -
New appointment to Leading Aged Services Australia board
With an extensive history in health and social care on a predominantly executive level, ECH Chief Executive David Pan… -
PresCare joins forces with Gemlife and Living Gems
Collaboration for care has occurred between Queensland-based GemLife, their sister company Living Gems and PresCare t… -
First CEO of OPAN announced
Australia’s newly formed advocacy identity Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has announced Lewis Kaplan as its … -
Concerns held for sustainability of Australia’s aged care system
Providers and peak bodies have raised concerns over the future of aged care in Australia and have made calls for grea…
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Dementia Fundamentals Symposium
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