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Supporting the young leaders of aged care
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) are supporting young professionals in aged care to become the future leaders of the industry through their Next Gen initiative.

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Lack of financial resources could lead to a ‘perfect storm’ in aged care
Older Australians may be unable to access the support they need in aged care due to lack of financial resources available to providers to meet the demands of quality service provision.

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ROYAL COMMISSION: “It’s very much a dictatorship type industry”
The third day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from a panel of allied health professionals and registered nurses about the application of person...

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HenderCare explores the joys of nostalgia
Isolation and loneliness felt by older people is increasingly common, however the power of reminiscing and nostalgia has been proven to improve the mood and wellbeing of the elderly, particularly...

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Aged care services taking action for LGBTI seniors
SPONSORED STORY – To provide the best support possible and show respect to LGBTI seniors, aged and disability service provider Just Better Care Brisbane North and CBD have joined the Diversity...

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• · Caring & Carers
Petting zoo therapy at SummitCare St Marys
A Western Sydney aged care facility is using pet therapy at their nursing home as a way to brighten their residents day.

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Record fine of $120,000 handed down to suspended Tasmanian physiotherapist
A suspended physiotherapist in Tasmania has received the largest fine in history against an individual for offences under the National Law in Australia this week for hiring unqualified and...

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• · Government
Labor promises free dental for pensioners
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has committed $2.4 billion for a Pensioner Dental Plan if elected into office, which will give free dental care to three million Australian seniors.

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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 allegations the aged care provider was making false or misleading claims to its...

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Flu season expected to claim 4,000 lives
This year’s flu season is estimated to claim 4,000 lives with already 28,987 confirmed cases of influenza throughout Australia recorded through the Immunisation Coalition.

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Pharmacists boost dementia knowledge through online course
A new online course is helping pharmacists improve their dementia knowledge to the benefit of their local communities.

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More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak industry and consumer bodies, dementia and palliative care peak bodies say more...

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• · Positive Ageing
Your guide for a pain relief regime
SPONSORED STORY – Ongoing and persistent pain is inconvenient, tiring and frustrating! Simply tolerating discomfort isn’t a positive long-term solution.

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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, showcasing the latest solutions and technologies shaping healthcare now...

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Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website.