Govt takes action to improve food standards
19 May, 2023The Albanese government is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care.
Mitigating the legal risks of delivering care in the home
15 May, 2023 by Samantha PillayAn increasing number of Australians, particularly the elderly, are choosing to receive health and medical care in the family home. This article details the legislative landscape that governs home-based care.
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
06 April, 2023More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines.
What to expect from the latest reforms
14 February, 2023 by Amy SarcevicThe Australian aged care sector is set to look radically different over the next two years as the Albanese government rolls out the nine key reforms it cemented following the Royal Commission.
Renewed focus on medication management
02 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has updated the national guiding principles for medication management for residential aged care facilities.
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
03 August, 2022The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government.
Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
29 July, 2022The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022, which is expected to usher in a new funding model for residential aged care.
Aged Care Situation Report highlights sector challenges
07 February, 2022A Situation Report on the aged-care sector by the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) paints a grim picture of the stresses faced by aged-care providers and their staff during the Omicron surge.
Updated national care standard for delirium
09 September, 2021The updated national delirium care standard recognises the value of family and carer support.
New national care standard for Australians with cataract
17 August, 2021The Cataract Clinical Care Standard will help to ensure decisions about cataract surgery are more consistent nationally and based on clinical need.
Reshaping Australia's aged-care system
14 July, 2021 by Ahilan St George, Director, Vitality ClubHow do we turn our aged-care system from a national disgrace to something to be proud of?
