Case Studies
Claiming and payments solution launches ahead of Support at Home
An integration-ready solution designed to deliver certified Support at Home claiming and payments has launched ahead of the program's 1 November commencement. [ + ]
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
A provider has partnered with a Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece, FreeSteps – Swinging Years, with performances until 18 October. [ + ]
New initiative sets sights on dementia, palliative and complex care solutions
A provider specialising in dementia, palliative and complex care for older Australians has launched an initiative focused on real-world solutions. [ + ]
Orange aged care residents plant their own pocket forest
Planting of trees and shrubs started today at an Orange aged care facility, believed to be the first in Australia to become home to a community pocket forest. [ + ]
Creative arts program enriches quality of life for residents with dementia
An aged care provider is developing targeted creative arts initiatives to empower residents to express themselves and find joy, regardless of cognitive ability. [ + ]
Council shines light on seniors club for Aged Care Employee Day
For Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, Cumberland City Council celebrated the success of its Seniors & Disability Services team's Seniors Club Cumberland. [ + ]
Vacant aged care facility to be put to 'meanwhile use'
In South West Sydney, work is underway to convert a vacant aged care facility into 'meanwhile use', as housing for older women; it will accommodate 28 by October. [ + ]
Six NSW regional and rural gap-bridging pilots get underway
In New South Wales, six pilot projects are commencing as part of a collaborative project that seeks to bridge longstanding regional and rural aged care gaps. [ + ]
Dementia care workforce gains new training tool
To help aged care workers and providers deliver quality care for people living with dementia, a new app-based training tool has been developed. [ + ]
Relationship-based model gets to the heart of quality care
A relationship-based care model that blurs the lines between residents and workers has been embedded nationwide across an aged care provider's residential facilities. [ + ]
Program that places nursing students in the regions grows
A clinical placement program that fast-tracks third-year nursing students into careers at regional Queensland residential aged care facilities has grown. [ + ]
Dementia training app adds palliative care course
To mark National Palliative Care Week, Dementia Australia has added a palliative care course to its interactive Ask Annie app. [ + ]
Garden-inspired carpet weaves the outside in
An aged care facility in Victoria where gardens are a key feature creates a luxurious look with the comfort of home that also reflects its environs. [ + ]
Residents co-design experiential staff training
An aged care facility at Cundletown near Taree wanted to better inform staff training with the experiences of residents. [ + ]
Connecting siloed systems to enhance aged care operations
A South Australian aged care provider recently underwent a digital transformation to enhance both operations and client experience. [ + ]
