Industry News
NARI Director to step down
The National Ageing Research Institute Director Professor Briony Dow will be stepping down from her role in May 2024. [ + ]
ParagonCare expands portfolio with Duress safety tech
ParagonCare is now the authorised distributor for Duress Pty Ltd, an Australian tech company whose products are designed to enhance safety and security. [ + ]
Meals on Wheels celebrates 70th with 'unforgettable' cake
Meals on Wheels NSW has collaborated with chef Christopher Thé and a team of scientists to create a special 'brain-friendly' cake. [ + ]
Study explores long COVID in aged care homes
COVID-19 disproportionately affected aged care facilities across the world, with high rates of infection and mortality. [ + ]
Proactive support for 'optimal' ageing
A Monash University-based centre that will help to support Australia's ageing population has been launched. [ + ]
Less healthy older adults more vulnerable to scams
A new poll by the University of Michigan shows that people with worse mental or physical health are more likely to experience fraud. [ + ]
Aquatic HIIT boosts exercise capacity in adults with chronic conditions
Aquatic high-intensity interval training may provide a safe alternative to people with chronic conditions who are unable to perform land-based training. [ + ]
Hunter Ageing Alliance's John Ward named NSW Senior Australian of the Year
Ward has devoted his life to providing outstanding medical care for disadvantaged people and ageing Australians. [ + ]
Peninsula Villages announces new traineeship program
Peninsula Villages has partenered with registered training organisation ET Australia for a new traineeship program. [ + ]
Virtual workforce solution to target unmet clinical care needs
A new virtual workforce solution, iAgeHealth, hopes to solve the unmet clinical care requirements in regional, rural and remote aged care. [ + ]
Qld seniors project bags UDIA award
A lifestyle community for over-50s located on the Sunshine Coast has been awarded for Excellence in Seniors Living at the 2023 UDIA Queensland awards. [ + ]
Former aged care peak body head to lead North Qld PHN
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network Board has appointed former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney as the Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
Need for greater data standards across aged care sector
A new project from the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO and the University of Queensland is aiming to standardise the management of data within residential aged care. [ + ]
Strong support for rights-based Aged Care Act
A joint enquiry into the foundations of the Aged Care Act has found that older Australians and their carers want a future Act that embeds human rights. [ + ]
Bulk-billing boost for vulnerable patients
The bulk-billing incentive for pensioners, other Commonwealth concession cardholders and children under 16 will be tripled for most common GP consults. [ + ]
