Industry News
New veteran wellbeing hub to be delivered by RSL LifeCare
A $5.445 million grant from the federal government will enable RSL LifeCare to develop a Veterans' and Families' Hub in Queanbeyan. [ + ]
App helps Peninsula Villages boost recruitment
A recently launched employee referral and reward program has allowed Peninsular Villages to achieve significantly improved recruitment outcomes. [ + ]
National Aged Care Advisory Council membership announced
The new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council has been announced by the federal government. [ + ]
Reducing symptoms of depression in older Australians
A new model of care that aims to reduce symptoms of depression in older people will be trialled in Victoria. [ + ]
The quest for new osteoporosis treatments
A study to be undertaken by Mater researchers may yield some new ways to treat osteoporosis. [ + ]
New Aged Care Act under review
The release of the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act has been welcomed by Dementia Australia. [ + ]
AI unlocks new genetic variants for Alzheimer's
Two new genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered through the use of artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner appointed
Ms Andrea Kelly, a well-respected First Nations leader, has been appointed as the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner. [ + ]
Recognition for cognition tracking app
International recognition has been bestowed upon an app that helps the user to privately monitor and understand changes in cognition. [ + ]
Smart software rolled out to Hardi Aged Care facilities
A binding reseller agreement will see smart software rolled out across Hardi Aged Care facilities in Sydney. [ + ]
What is the secret to healthy aging?
An Australian-first study that aims to address the sedentary lifestyle of older adults has examined what people can do to ensure healthier aging. [ + ]
Report shows systemic need for better medicine use in aged care
New research by a hospital pharmacist has identified significant variations between facilities in the frequency of usage for certain types of medicine. [ + ]
New $40 million aged care facility in Melbourne
Aged care provider mecwacare has launched a new facility, Simon Price Centre, in Melbourne, with a capacity for 100 residents. [ + ]
NARI Director to step down
The National Ageing Research Institute Director Professor Briony Dow will be stepping down from her role in May 2024. [ + ]
AMA airs concerns about digital strategy for aged care
The AMA has responded to the government's draft Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2023–2028. [ + ]