Industry News
"Sadistic at worst" — ADA calls for dental funding
To avoid needless hospital admissions, the Australian Dental Association is calling on the next federal government to fund a Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule. [ + ]
Construction underway on $41.1m Cohuna aged care facility
A new $41.1 million Public Sector Residential Aged Care facility now under construction in Victoria's Cohuna promotes dignity, independence and privacy. [ + ]
Support at Home program manual now available
To support sector readiness, an early version of the Support at Home program manual has been released. [ + ]
$2.6bn pay rise for aged care nurses
Across Australia, 60,000 aged care nurses are to benefit from a pay rise following an investment of $2.6 billion, the Australian Government has announced. [ + ]
NSW Seniors Festival offers series of in-person events
With this year's NSW Seniors Festival themed 'Time to Shine', a range of in-person events will be on offer for participants. [ + ]
Arts program for older people aims to boost wellness
A new arts program is set to launch in the Hunter region, aimed at older people who would benefit from connection within the community. [ + ]
Accelerating workforce innovation through aged care grants
A $3 million Aged Care Collaborative has been launched, designed to fund and support projects in the sector. [ + ]
Financial hardship still poses a barrier to quality care
There are calls for reform in the next Budget to ensure older people in financial hardship do not miss out on quality aged care. [ + ]
Lack of shingles awareness among those at risk: study
With around one in three Australians expected to develop shingles in their lifetime, a new study reveals a worrying lack of knowledge about the virus. [ + ]
Medication management project for older people commences
A new pilot project designed to help older people better manage their medications has commenced at several general practices in Townsville and Charters Towers. [ + ]
HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at age 100 or more. [ + ]
Humanoid companion to combat loneliness in aged care
Data reveals one in five older Australians experience loneliness and this increases for people living in aged care facilities — where 60% of residents feel isolated. [ + ]
Why allied health support is key for dementia care
There are calls for appropriate funding to be made available for dementia patients to access allied health support and services. [ + ]
Greater rent assistance needed for retirees
According to COTA Australia, an urgent increase is needed on rental assistance to prevent older people from living in poverty. [ + ]
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report welcomed
The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report has been welcomed by OPAN as an important step forward for the sector. [ + ]
