Industry News
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government. [ + ]
Vic introduces virtual ED for aged care residents
Victoria is introducing a new care pathway for older Victorians living in residential aged care, with an aim to help ease pressure on the state's hospitals and ambulances. [ + ]
ACIPC 2022: speakers announced; workshop on IPC in residential care
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element within health, both acute and community and our aged care settings. [ + ]
Industry body urges govt to make dementia education a priority
Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government's workforce action in aged care but is urging the government to make targeted dementia education a priority. [ + ]
New initiative encourages better end-of-life conversations
To encourage better end-of-life conversations, Calvary Health Care and its partners, Mercy Health and Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria, have launched the I Am Living initiative. [ + ]
Recommendations to drive tech adoption in aged care: report
A new report by RMIT and Cisco makes some key recommendations for a much deeper and system-wide adoption of technology in aged care. [ + ]
Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022, which is expected to usher in a new funding model for residential aged care. [ + ]
Industry welcomes COVID plan but workforce remains key concern
The aged care sector has welcomed the federal government's release of its Winter Plan to manage COVID-19 in aged care. [ + ]
Partnership to rebuild aged care centre for First Nations people
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) has announced it is rebuilding the Kaltukatjara's Tjilpi Pampaku Ngura Flexible Aged Care. [ + ]
Report explores economic and financial abuse knowledge gaps
More research is needed to understand economic and financial abuse of older people in the context of domestic and family violence. [ + ]
ACCPA appoints Tom Symondson as new CEO
Tom Symondson, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of ACCPA. [ + ]
Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care
Research from the Registry of Senior Australians at SAHMRI has found that individuals who had a medication review within a 12-month period had a 5% lower risk of death. [ + ]
Staffing platform gets $20m funding boost
Sidekicker, a temporary and casual staffing platform used by many aged care businesses, has secured $20m in funding from SEEK investments. [ + ]
Indigenous program uses humour to demystify dying
Indigenous comedian Sean Choolburra voices a new QUT-led animation series that uses humour to help destigmatise palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [ + ]
Funding to improve aged care access for First Nations Elders
The federal government has announced $106m funding for face-to-face support for older First Nations people and $115m to build culturally safe aged care facilities. [ + ]
