Industry News
Odyssey celebrates four years with dining and dancing
An evening filled with food and dancing has marked the fourth birthday of Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities. [ + ]
Mitigating psychosocial risks through work design
A two-year research project that examined psychosocial risks in the aged care sector has just been completed by Curtin University. [ + ]
Social inclusion initiative lands in aged care
The successful overseas "Ciao!" Program will be launching in aged care facilities within Australia. [ + ]
Having onsite pharmacists in aged care homes
Credentialed pharmacists can now be employed to work onsite in residential aged care homes, following changes that came into effect on 1 July 2024. [ + ]
How a new discovery could improve Alzheimer's drugs
Australian scientists have made a significant discovery that could enhance the effectiveness of drugs currently used to manage Alzheimer's. [ + ]
Aged care workers acknowledged by awards
The finalists in the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) Excellence Awards have now been announced. [ + ]
Recurring scammers slammed by aged advocacy group
Scammers who repeatedly target previous victims — often older people — have been condemned by National Seniors Australia (NSA). [ + ]
Improving culturally safe care for ATSI Australians
First Nations nurses who are interested in pursuing a career in aged care will now have free access to training courses. [ + ]
101-year-old celebrates three decades of retirement
A 101-year-old woman, who was the first resident at TriCare Mt Gravatt Retirement Community, has celebrated three decades of retirement living. [ + ]
Publication of new aged care data and digital strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care has published its Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2029. [ + ]
Northern Beaches to receive new residential community
Expanding on an existing agreement with Aveo, Opal HealthCare will deliver a new residential aged care community to the Northern Beaches of Sydney. [ + ]
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations. [ + ]
Call for stronger protection against elder abuse
More action must be taken by all levels of government to put a stop to elder abuse, according to COTA Australia. [ + ]
Funding to help older people stay in their communities
Residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations are set to receive $200 million in infrastructure grants. [ + ]
Strengthening the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The federal government has accepted all 32 recommendations of the final report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]
