Why aging shouldn't be classified as a disease
18 November, 2025 by Ahmed Al-Juhany, PhD Candidate, University of CalgaryFor years, scientists have fought to have institutions formally classify aging as a disease — a researcher from University of Calgary argues against this.
Greenslopes hospital nurse charged with two counts of rape
07 November, 2025During the course of duties as a nurse at a Greenslopes hospital, it is alleged that a 41-year-old man committed offences against two women aged in their 80s.
Through education: reducing stigma and building more inclusive care environments
06 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Altura LearningThe way we educate our workforce determines not only the quality of clinical outcomes, but also the dignity with which those outcomes are achieved.
Aged care worker charged with 40 counts of stealing
30 October, 2025In Queensland, police will allege a 32-year-old woman stole a debit card from a 104-year-old man through her employment at an aged care facility in Redland Bay.
In Conversation with Cameron McPherson: putting ESG into practice
24 October, 2025How can providers begin to embed ESG in a meaningful and practical way?
Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
17 October, 2025A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
09 October, 2025An annual report released by OPAN has revealed that, for the fifth year in a row, older Australians have reported the same key challenges.
New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
09 October, 2025Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.
Government gives update on extra 20K HCP rollout
08 October, 2025The Australian Government has provided an update on its rollout of an extra 20,000 Home Care Packages ahead of the 1 November commencement of aged care reforms.
Aged care workers receive fourth award wages increase
03 October, 2025Workers who provide aged care services to older Australians have received a fourth increase in award wages.
Government makes changes to aged care Star Rating system
25 September, 2025Following a comprehensive and independent public consultation on the aged care Star Ratings system, the Australian Government has announced changes.
Queensland aged care facility worker charged with 113 offences
24 September, 2025A woman who, police allege, obtained bank details from four elderly victims through her employment at an aged care facility in Rothwell has been charged with 113 offences.
Australia is not on track to deliver transformation required, Inspector-General warns
11 September, 2025A progress report on the implementation of recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety warns Australia is not on track to deliver the transformation required.
Peak body welcomes amendment bills' passage, calls for final rules
05 September, 2025Ageing Australia has welcomed the final passage of amendment bills supporting the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, calling for the release of the final rules.
Scalabrini hosts three Taiwanese nursing students
29 August, 2025As part of an overseas internship course, Scalabrini has hosted three Taiwanese nursing students at its Drummoyne village.
