Industry News
Latest ABS data confirms dementia as the leading cause of death
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report, 'Causes of Death, Australia', confirms that dementia is the nation's leading cause of death. [ + ]
Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the businesses that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]
VAD amendments pass in Victoria
Intended to make the laws clearer and more compassionate, amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 have passed in Victoria. [ + ]
Doctors call for "urgent investment" in GP aged care services
The Australian Medical Association has called for targeted Medicare rebate increases to improve access to GP services in aged care settings. [ + ]
Greenslopes hospital nurse charged with two counts of rape
During the course of duties as a nurse at a Greenslopes hospital, it is alleged that a 41-year-old man committed offences against two women aged in their 80s. [ + ]
AdPha partners with Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist provider
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has partnered with an ACOP provider and launched a Credentialed Pharmacists Specialty Practice Group. [ + ]
Aged care worker charged with 40 counts of stealing
In Queensland, police will allege a 32-year-old woman stole a debit card from a 104-year-old man through her employment at an aged care facility in Redland Bay. [ + ]
1 November changes will 'gut' regional WA services, Shadow Minister warns
Western Australia's Shadow Minister for Aged Care Bevan Eatts has warned that the coming aged care reforms are 'completely unworkable' in regional areas. [ + ]
Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation. [ + ]
New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner. [ + ]
Government gives update on extra 20K HCP rollout
The Australian Government has provided an update on its rollout of an extra 20,000 Home Care Packages ahead of the 1 November commencement of aged care reforms. [ + ]
Peak body welcomes aged care service delivery recommendations
Ageing Australia has welcomed the release of the 'Aged care service delivery' report and its recommendations for improving access to Support at Home services. [ + ]
Aged care workers receive fourth award wages increase
Workers who provide aged care services to older Australians have received a fourth increase in award wages. [ + ]
Government makes changes to aged care Star Rating system
Following a comprehensive and independent public consultation on the aged care Star Ratings system, the Australian Government has announced changes. [ + ]
Queensland aged care facility worker charged with 113 offences
A woman who, police allege, obtained bank details from four elderly victims through her employment at an aged care facility in Rothwell has been charged with 113 offences. [ + ]
