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...
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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... -
Electronic drug register provides peace of mind in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - Victorian aged care provider Nagambie Aged Care has streamlined its services utilising an electronic... -
Concentric Health Services appoints new Managing Director
Concentric Healthcare Services has announced the appointment of Nick Beckett as their new Managing Director. -
Dementia cases expected to double by 2058, says comprehensive AIHW report
A major report on dementia from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was released this week, finding... -
Management changes at SummitCare
Aged care provider SummitCare is planning for growth through adjustments to its board and senior management. -
Half a million Australians need support to stop discrimination through Dementia Action Week
People living with dementia are calling on others in the community to recognise the discrimination they face because of... -
Resthaven breaks ground on new site
A $25 million site redevelopment has begun at Resthaven Bellevue Heights with a first sod turning ceremony. -
Mable makes big deal
An organisation which provides a platform to connect care and support workers with people in need of care has signed a... -
Aged care workforce still approaching vaccination target on day of mandate coming into effect
The Federal Government’s mandate for aged care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect today and... -
Protection of older Australians improved since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Newly released statistics have confirmed significantly more aged care residents died from COVID-19 than any other... -
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... -
New CEO appointed at Presbyterian Aged Care
Presbyterian Aged Care (PAC) has announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the company, Olivia Wood will be... -
Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care
A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose... -
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... -
BlueCross Chef wins industry award
A Chef Manager at BlueCross Gardenia aged care residence in Chelsea, Victoria, has won the OSCARS Recognition of... -
Dementia focus this September
The first of September marks the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer's Month,... -
CEO Patricia Sparrow resigns from ACSA
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of five years, Patricia Sparrow, has resigned... -
National Meals on Wheels Day highlights need for more wheels
Today is National Meals on Wheels Day and the not-for-profit organisation behind the initiative is urgently calling out... -
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...
