Industry News
ACCPA welcomes workforce measures but looks forward to further engagement
Aged & Community Care Providers Association welcomed the government's pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration and speed up visa processing. [ + ]
Pemulwuy retiree helps the community grow
A love of gardening sowed the seeds for Allity Pemulwuy Aged Care resident Kevin Horne, 92, to become founder of the Wentworthville Community Garden in his 80s. [ + ]
Residential aged care app bags award
The app has been designed to enable care staff to spend less time on documentation and more time delivering care to residents. [ + ]
Helping Hand to acquire Kindred Living aged care
Aged care service provider Helping Hand has confirmed that both the Helping Hand and Kindred Living boards have approved the acquisition. [ + ]
HammondCare announces vision for new integrated health campus
The plan involves transformation of Neringah Hospital into a contemporary, integrated health campus providing palliative care, aged care and seniors living accommodation. [ + ]
Workforce key to meeting increased care needs: ACCPA
Workforce, how we resolve the chronic staff shortages affecting aged care and long-term funding remain key areas of focus for the sector and federal government in the pursuit of genuine aged care reform, said ACCPA's Paul Sadler. [ + ]
Walking football can improve older people's mobility
Physical activity, social interaction and a sense of community are among the effects of walking football, a popular senior sport addressed in a recent Swedish scientific study. [ + ]
The music app supporting dementia care at home
Many carers of people with dementia recognise music's value in supporting the wellbeing of a loved one. [ + ]
Aged care training program for Parkinson's
A new specialist online education program for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) working in aged care aims to improve care for people living with Parkinson's in aged care. [ + ]
Jobs summit: dementia education must underpin workforce discussions
Dementia Australia has reiterated the need for regular dementia education for aged care workers, as recommended by the Royal Commission. [ + ]
70% of Australians want increased aged care funding: poll
The new poll shows fixing the funding crisis/gap is not just a priority for aged care residents, staff and people who interact with the system, it's important for all Australians. [ + ]
Aged care staff survey highlights need for action
A new survey has revealed that the majority of people who continue working in aged care do so because of their relationships with residents they care for and their families. [ + ]
How do Australians feel about end of life?
While nine in 10 Australians believe it is important to do some end-of-life planning, only one in three have actually taken action, new research reveals. [ + ]
Highlights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022
The AAIC 2022 featured the latest Alzheimer's and dementia research, including the biology of aging, risk factors and prevention strategies, and caregiving. [ + ]
Federal government submission to work value case
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the federal government’s submission to the Fair Work Commission Work Value case. [ + ]
