New research supports staff satisfaction as key to quality home care
A new study from the Anglicare Australian Network has found supportive evidence that staff engagement and satisfaction...
Culture Awareness
-
-
ROYAL COMMISSION: Peak bodies pushed back against Diversity Framework
Covering diversity in aged care, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their next set of... -
Celebrating our older persons on an international scale
Today is the International Day of Older Persons, which celebrates our older people and draws attention to the needs and... -
Aged Care Royal Commission extended and new Commissioner added to lineup
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has received approval from Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a... -
Provider releases resource guide during Dementia Awareness Month
For Dementia Awareness Month, running throughout September, in home service provider, Home Instead Senior Care, has... -
Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around... -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to be... -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and family... -
New TV show highlights the benefits of seniors interacting with children
A new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia, will air... -
A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence that... -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in aged... -
Researchers investigate “best practice day” to reduce dementia risk
A new study has received $1.2 million in funding to uncover aspects of diet and activity that create the “best... -
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…” -
Honouring those who care for a living
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, an annual opportunity to recognise the contribution and dedication of people working in... -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older... -
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... -
Aged Care Royal Commission heads to Mildura and Brisbane
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be holding three days of hearings in Mildura, Victoria, and... -
$5.6 million investment in remote community medical research
The Federal Government has announced a $5.6 million medical research investment focussing on healthy ageing for... -
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Facilities struggle to meet basic care needs
Last Friday, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety added an extra day to their Darwin hearings,... -
Keeping warm and safe this winter
Winter is the perfect time for seniors and their families to check their houses are safe for the cold months ahead.
Subscribe
Subscribe to our Talking Aged Care newsletter to get our latest articles, delivered straight to your inbox
Sponsored content
Sponsored content
Our information guides
-
When it's more than forgetfulness
-
Respite care is available to support you and your carer
-
Giving greater flexibility and choice of care to recipients