Aged care sector’s major representatives announce intention to form new industry body
In a bid to change in line with the necessary reform to the aged care sector, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA),...
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Aged care providers recognised at ACSA awards for navigating a difficult year
The peak body for not-for-profit aged care providers, Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), announced the... -
Aged care sector urges Government to implement rights-based Aged Care Act
Twenty-five aged care and community peak bodies are calling on the Federal Government to commit to implementing a... -
COVID-19 outbreaks exposed shortfalls in aged care, finds review
Recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities aim to fix “shortcomings and... -
Changing the narrative of ageing through photography
A South Australian photography competition aiming to change the perception of ageing by showing positive and realistic... -
Face-to-face My Aged Care supports roll out next week
Older Australians trying to access aged care services through My Aged Care will be able to get face-to-face assistance... -
Union concerned trade deal may provide loopholes for overseas aged care companies
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is concerned the world’s largest trade deal, which... -
National Carers Week highlights the selfless work of Australia’s carers
The 29th National Carers Week, running from 10 – 16 October, started on Sunday with celebrations to thank 2.65... -
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... -
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... -
Dementia focus this September
The first of September marks the start of Dementia Awareness Month, Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer’s... -
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... -
‘Hidden ageing’ could lead to premature heart malfunction
Australian cardiovascular experts are concerned about the rapid rise in numbers of people with undiagnosed heart valve... -
The sector thanks their aged care heroes
Ahead of Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) on 7 August, the industry is showing its appreciation and love for its dedicated... -
What will aged care look like in five years?
It has been a tumultuous 18 months in aged care with COVID-19 providing a stark look into the sector’s areas of... -
Survey finds older generation sympathise with issues younger people face
Older Australians care about the younger generations and the current issues they face now and in the future, according... -
Substitute emotional support animals bring love and joy
SPONSORED STORY – During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, older people experienced social isolation and... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
COVID-19 vaccinations made mandatory for aged care workers
It will be mandatory for all aged care workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, following a decision at a snap National... -
Intergenerational facility bridges the gap in a Western Australian first
In a first for Western Australia, aged care provider Oryx Communities and early learning and development service Ngala... -
No excuse for elder abuse
Today, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), which aims to bring awareness about the prevalence and...
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