Improving wound care outcomes
Fifty years of service
Creating change through lived experience
A disruptive influence
A holistic approach to care spaces
Improving wound care outcomes
Chronic wounds affect more than 420,000 Australians, with each chronic wounds patient spending over $4000 on out-of-pocket costs.
Fifty years of service
Jill Dexter, a Canberra-based nurse and a mum-of-four, started her nursing career around five decades ago with a three-year hospital-based training program.
Creating change through lived experience
We need to do better for older Australians. That was the statement that sat at the heart of many Australians during the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
A disruptive influence
Tamar Krebs, Founder, Group Homes Australia, shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including her steep learning curve and facing down discrimination.
A holistic approach to care spaces
A modern environment that is inspiring and engaging — supporting independent living with professional care, while fostering a sense of home and community.
Nutritious Cuisine NuFoods IDDSI-compliant ready made meals
At NuFoods, by Nutritious Cuisine, all meals are assessed by health practitioners, dieticians and...
ACIPC 2022: speakers announced; workshop on IPC in residential care
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element within health, both acute and community and our aged care settings.
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Industry maintains COVID-19 vigilance
The appearance of a third wave of COVID-19 over the past month has once again set the aged care...
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Industry welcomes COVID plan but workforce remains key concern
The aged care sector has welcomed the federal government's release of its Winter Plan to...
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Up to 1700 ADF personnel to be deployed to aged care
Up to 1700 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be deployed to support staff in the...
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Improving wound care outcomes
Chronic wounds affect more than 420,000 Australians, with each chronic wounds patient spending over $4000 on out-of-pocket costs.
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Industry body urges govt to make dementia education a priority
Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government's workforce action in aged care but is...
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A disruptive influence
Tamar Krebs, Founder, Group Homes Australia, shares her leadership journey and lessons learned,...
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Indigenous program uses humour to demystify dying
Indigenous comedian Sean Choolburra voices a new QUT-led animation series that uses humour to...
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Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese...
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Creating change through lived experience
We need to do better for older Australians. That was the statement that sat at the heart of many...
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Fifty years of service
Jill Dexter, a Canberra-based nurse and a mum-of-four, started her nursing career around five...
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Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill...
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A holistic approach to care spaces
A modern environment that is inspiring and engaging — supporting independent living with professional care, while fostering a sense of home...
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A holistic approach to care spaces
A modern environment that is inspiring and engaging — supporting independent living with...
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Funding to improve aged care access for First Nations Elders
The federal government has announced $106m funding for face-to-face support for older First...
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Construction begins on new intergenerational care facility
Sisters and early childhood teachers Anna and Fiona Glumac are setting up a care facility in...
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Recommendations to drive tech adoption in aged care: report
A new report by RMIT and Cisco makes some key recommendations for a much deeper and system-wide adoption of technology in aged care.
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Aus dementia solutions showcased in London
Dementia Australia's technology and programs are being showcased at the Alzheimer's...
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VR tool to improve quality of life in aged care
A toolkit to help aged care providers integrate virtual reality into the lives of residents has...
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Smart sensor collaboration to tackle aged-care challenges
The NSW Smart Sensing Network has brought together researchers to develop sensor and data...
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2022 innovAGEING National Awards — nominations open
The awards seek to recognise innovators who make aged care more consumer-centred by enabling older people to better meet the challenges presented...
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Vic introduces virtual ED for aged care residents
Victoria is introducing a new care pathway for older Victorians living in residential aged care,...
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New initiative encourages better end-of-life conversations
To encourage better end-of-life conversations, Calvary Health Care and its partners, Mercy Health...
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Partnership to rebuild aged care centre for First Nations people
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) has announced it is rebuilding the...
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'Circles' to support older Australians
Community Circles Australia aims to build caring communities around older individuals who need a little extra help and company in their daily lives.
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Report explores economic and financial abuse knowledge gaps
More research is needed to understand economic and financial abuse of older people in the context...
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Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care
Research from the Registry of Senior Australians at SAHMRI has found that individuals who had a...
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Depression in dementia best treated by non-drug approaches: research
Depression is a common psychological symptom associated with dementia and is estimated to occur...
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