Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than last year, s…
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ITAC Conference paves the way for technology in aged care
On 3-4 March, the 2020 Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference will be hosted at the Royal International…
Close calls for aged care facilities in bushfire zones
Two Australian aged care providers have detailed their struggle through the last couple weeks of bushfires and how they ha…
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Bushfire affected aged care facilities and services facing challenges
The last few weeks has seen horrific news of towns decimated and lost lives, houses and animals across Australia. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Issues with consistent health and aged care
The final three days of this year’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Canberra heard f… -
OPAN launch multiple elder abuse prevention resources
National advocacy organisation, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), launched new elder abuse prevention resources … -
New Stolen Generations resources to guide aged care sector and medical experts
New resources for the aged care sector and medical professionals to better support Stolen Generations survivors was l… -
Health Transparency Bill passes in Queensland
A new standard of transparency for Queensland's private and public health and aged care facilities has been set with … -
Government announces $537 million aged care boost
On Monday, the Federal Government announced the delivery of a $537 million aged care funding boost in response to the… -
LASA Congress presents positivity around the future of ageing
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) hosted their LASA 2019 National Congress - Better Ageing Futures i… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Special needs groups struggle with aged care
This week the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety explored issues in aged care for special needs group… -
Likelihood of hospitalisation from aged care increases with poor staffing
Aged care residents in New South Wales (NSW) have a higher likelihood of being hospitalised if there is inadequate st… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care isn’t appropriate for young people with disability
At today’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Department of Health’s In-Home Aged Care divis… -
Earle Haven scandal results in new Bill
Following the dramatic and abrupt closure of the Earle Haven Retirement Village in Queensland mid-July, the State Go… -
Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experie… -
Next hearings for Royal Commission into Aged Care focuses on young residents
The upcoming Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings will be held in Melbourne from the 9th - 11th … -
Staying safer for longer at home
While living at home for longer is recommended and encouraged, it can mean you may experience increasing periods of f… -
Old aged care facility repurposed into older women’s shelter
Women’s Community Shelters has launched new secure housing for 20 women over the age of 55 in a disused aged care f… -
New technology hub to support older Australians living at home
In a bid to keep older Australians at home for longer, a new research hub has been established with a recent $3 milli… -
LASA makes Australia’s top 50 most innovative companies
National peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has been recognised as a leader in promoting innovation in … -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…” -
An active lifestyle is key to healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY - Having an active lifestyle as a senior is often linked to a higher ability to maintain independence…
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BROADWAY at its best
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Aged Care Nursing - Improving Quality of Life Conference
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ITAC 2020 Conference
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5th Quality in Aged Care Conference
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