The Age of Change coming to Adelaide this month
06 October, 2023Aged care sector leaders will descend on Adelaide from 25–27 October for the Aged and Community Care Providers Association's (ACCPA) national conference, The Age of Change.
How to sponsor foreign talent into your facility
29 September, 2023 by Yin Chiew*When managing an aged care facility, having appropriately qualified and experienced staff is a must. But for many organisations, finding the right people has become extremely challenging in the face of Australia's skills shortages.
Vulnerable patients more likely to be prescribed older ASMs
22 September, 2023Vulnerable patient groups, including those with dementia or psychiatric conditions and patients aged 85 years and older, are more likely than other patient groups to be prescribed older antiseizure medications following ischaemic stroke.
'Substance abuse' therapy could boost staff wellbeing
21 September, 2023A therapy commonly used to overcome addiction or substance abuse could help improve health and wellbeing of frontline aged care workers, according to a new study.
Feedback sought on draft aged care design principles
08 September, 2023The federal government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines.
Funding for dementia green care respite project
04 September, 2023The GreenCare Respite project plans to use escapes in nature to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia.
Free training to improve food and nutrition in aged care
01 September, 2023The federal government is investing $5 million in the Maggie Beer Foundation to deliver a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.
Older people must be consulted on the new Act: COTA, OPAN
18 August, 2023Aged care advocacy bodies COTA and OPAN are set to lead a series of forums across the country over the coming weeks seeking input on the new Aged Care Act.
Applications open for ARIIA's free Innovator Training Program
18 August, 2023Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) is inviting applications for the free Innovator Training Program (ITP).
Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians face a bleak future
11 August, 2023The collision between an ageing population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness.
Reimagining aged care roles — a new collaborative approach
04 August, 2023 by Michelle Church*, Chief Executive, St Basil’s SASt Basil's SA, in partnership with Griffith University, is developing a new 'staff matrix' that aims to create a more engaged and sustainable aged care workforce.
Not just a new Aged Care Act — the proposal for a new aged care regulatory regime
28 July, 2023 by Angela Wood* and Lucille Scomazzon**, MaddocksA new regulatory model for Commonwealth-funded aged care services is expected to commence in July 2024, together with the new Act due to be available in December 2023.
When caring is a lifelong passion
27 July, 2023Registered nurse Linda Van Zyl's interest in caring for others started at a young age and has continued well into adulthood.
Ironclad protocols needed to prevent medication errors
20 July, 2023The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has issued a clinical alert following the death of an aged care resident that was directly caused by administration of medications that were not prescribed for them.
Calvary and University of Canberra partner for training, research
07 July, 2023Calvary and the University of Canberra have partnered to provide future nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with practical, hands-on training in the workplace.
