Industry News
Medi-Map achieves transitional eNRMC conformance in Tas
Medication management solution Medi-Map can now be used as an e-prescribing platform for Tasmanian aged care facilities. [ + ]
Free aged care workforce planning tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has developed a Workforce Planning Tool that captures and presents workforce insights. [ + ]
Home care pricing caps welcomed
The federal government's announcement that it will cap administrative and management fees in the Home Care Packages Program is a win for older Australians. [ + ]
Provider proposes new aged care funding model
Blue Care has recommended sweeping reform of the Australian National Aged Care Classification system, calling for a flexible, individualised model of choice. [ + ]
Assessing food quality in aged care with a family survey
A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare determined 1 in 10 aged care residents have experienced unplanned weight loss. [ + ]
Concern over EN redundancies in aged care
The ANMF has expressed concerns that enrolled nurses are being replaced with personal care workers in nursing homes — in a potential cost-cutting exercise. [ + ]
Study explores the impact of pets in aged care
Research driven by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) will investigate whether bonding with animals can reduce loneliness in at-risk groups. [ + ]
'Care About Aged Care' campaign receives award
A campaign to improve aged care for all Australians has been recognised with an award for Best External Campaign by the Associations Forum. [ + ]
Dementia Australia recognised at the 2022 Future of Ageing Awards
Dementia Australia was recognised at the 2022 Future of Ageing Awards with two projects recognised with major accolades — Talk with Ted and Ask Annie. [ + ]
Major grant awarded to implement technology in home-based care
NARI and in-home care provider Silverchain have received significant funding to support the advancement of in-home care by implementing new technology. [ + ]
15% pay increase welcomed — but more is needed
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation welcomes the Fair Work Commission's 15% interim pay increase in minimum wages for underpaid aged care staff. [ + ]
Aspirin may increase fall risk: study
A sub-study of the ASPREE trial has found that low-dose aspirin provides little favourable benefit in a healthy, older adult population. [ + ]
StepUp for Ageing Research connects volunteers with projects
The University of Sydney's new online matching service helps researchers recruit into studies and helps volunteers access tailored opportunities of interest. [ + ]
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants. [ + ]
Participants needed to test drug treatment for dementia
Clinical scientists are seeking participants for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test a drug that could slow the process of cognitive decline. [ + ]
