Industry News
ACCPA launches new campaign to grow aged care workforce
The Discovering Aged Care Careers campaign aims to address the workforce gap via a series of short videos showcasing three successful aged care professionals. [ + ]
Award for doctor helping depressed palliative care patients
Dr Wei Lee has been recognised with an award for his work evaluating the drug ketamine to help patients at end of life facing major depression. [ + ]
Arcare, ReadyTech partner to streamline procurement
Arcare Aged Care has signed a new partnership with Ready Contracts to implement its Source-to-Contract solution. [ + ]
Mercy acquires Sydney aged care facility
Stella Maris Aged Care Facility in Cronulla, Sydney, will be under the management of Mercy Community's Aged Care Services stream as of 1 July, 2023. [ + ]
COTA welcomes Anne Burgess AM's 'strong voice'
COTA Australia has welcomed the appointment of Anne Burgess AM to the role of Chair of the Council of Elders. [ + ]
New Turn Assist beds could reduce injury risk
Peninsula Villages has introduced three new Burling Turn Assist beds which aim to help care workers reposition residents with high-care needs. [ + ]
HomeMade portal aims to streamline HCP management
HomeMade, a startup that enables self-management of government Home Care Packages (HCPs), has reportedly improved efficiency and transparency, according to SAP. [ + ]
Hearing loss and falling could be linked
A 1.4-fold increase in incidence of falls for every 10 decibels (dB) of measured hearing loss has been identified in a new study. [ + ]
Renowned expert appointed inaugural Chair of Dementia
Curtin University and Dementia Australia have announced the appointment of an inaugural Chair of Dementia — Professor Blossom Stephan. [ + ]
New tool could be effective in assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors. [ + ]
Puppies introduced into aged care facility
Alino Living's Killarney Court aged care facility has extended its pet therapy program with the addition of two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies. [ + ]
ARIIA: Facing the Future conference announced
ARIIA's inaugural conference, Facing the Future: Aged Care 2030 and Beyond, will be held on 15–16 May in the William Magarey Room at Adelaide Oval. [ + ]
Victoria expands Better at Home program
The Victorian Government has expanded the Better at Home program, supporting Victorians to get the care they need, in the comfort of their own home. [ + ]
Gloves aim to reduce Parkinson's tremors
Gloves that use electrical impulses to automatically reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease have been further developed by doctors in Thailand. [ + ]
Wesley Mission aged care home closure 'regrettable'
The ACCPA has said the decision by Wesley Mission in NSW to close its aged care homes is regrettable but understandable in the current reform climate. [ + ]
