Industry News
DoHAC seeks providers' input for reform pulse survey
The department wants to hear from aged care providers to better inform how they can support the industry to implement aged care reform changes. [ + ]
New GP Advice Service as dementia's impact grows
Dementia Support Australia (DSA) has called for more support and understanding as the number of lives impacted by dementia grows. [ + ]
Call to change pet rules in aged care
Only 18% of aged care facilities in Australia consider allowing residents to keep a pet, but UniSA researchers are calling for the federal government to change that. [ + ]
Fake aged care OT convicted and fined $4000
A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty. [ + ]
Nominations open for new aged care awards
Outstanding aged care workers from across Australia will be recognised with the inaugural Humanetix HEART Awards. [ + ]
Paid Home Care Traineeship aims to address staff shortage
A new traineeship intends to reduce the skills shortage in the aged care industry. Trainees will be paid to study for the nationally recognised qualification. [ + ]
Impact of dementia overtakes heart disease for over 65s
Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over. [ + ]
Thailand trials new model of care for older adults
As part of a trial funded by the World Health Organization, researchers in Thailand have implemented a new model of care for older adults. [ + ]
Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023. [ + ]
Qld telehealth project: EOIs invited from RACFs
NQPHN has partnered with Enkindle Consulting to assess what support is needed by aged care facilities to increase the uptake of telehealth consultations. [ + ]
Bungree to expand care finder service offering, locations
Bungree Aboriginal Association is set to offer care finding services to people in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland local government areas. [ + ]
15% pay rise for aged care workers
Aged care industry bodies have welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase salaries of aged care workers, but are calling on the government to fund the pay rise in full. [ + ]
New electronic controlled drug register for RAC homes
BESTMED has announced a new secure electronic controlled drug register, BESTtrack, designed to assist residential aged care homes with medication management. [ + ]
Homebound and bedridden Australians tell their stories
An initiative for homebound and bedridden Australians has led to the development of an online arts exhibition to advocate for better access to health services. [ + ]
15.6% increase in calls to Qld Elder Abuse Helpline: report
UnitingCare's report into elder abuse revealed an increase in elders seeking help with multi-generational living linked to the spike in abuse. [ + ]
