ACCPA launches new campaign to grow aged care workforce
05 May, 2023The Discovering Aged Care Careers campaign aims to address the workforce gap via a series of short videos showcasing three successful aged care professionals.
COTA welcomes Anne Burgess AM's 'strong voice'
27 April, 2023COTA Australia has welcomed the appointment of Anne Burgess AM to the role of Chair of the Council of Elders.
Renowned expert appointed inaugural Chair of Dementia
20 April, 2023Curtin University and Dementia Australia have announced the appointment of an inaugural Chair of Dementia — Professor Blossom Stephan.
NARI dementia research gets funding boost
13 April, 2023Two of NARI's top researchers have been awarded significant funding grants, as part of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2022 Grants Program.
ARIIA: Facing the Future conference announced
13 April, 2023ARIIA's inaugural conference, Facing the Future: Aged Care 2030 and Beyond, will be held on 15–16 May in the William Magarey Room at Adelaide Oval.
Preview of Star Ratings now available
13 April, 2023The preview will be available for two weeks before the Star Ratings are published on the My Aged Care website and made accessible to the public.
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
06 April, 2023More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines.
New method for providers to monitor and compare care
06 April, 2023South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualised quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation.
Bundaberg aged care workers must be redeployed locally: AWU
06 April, 2023Staff at Bundaberg's Millbank Aged Care Facility must be redeployed locally after operator Blue Care announced its intention to shut the facility in June, according to the Australian Workers' Union (AWU).
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
16 March, 2023NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians.
Call for reparations to address those harmed in aged care
16 March, 2023People living with dementia in Australia have experienced violence, abuse and neglect in aged care. A new report suggests it's time for reparations.
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
10 March, 2023Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology.
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
09 March, 2023ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff.
Aged Care Angels campaign to honour unheralded workforce
09 March, 2023SPC Care aims to recognise and reward Australia's aged care staff for their outstanding efforts in protecting the nation's older people.
DoHAC seeks providers' input for reform pulse survey
03 March, 2023The department wants to hear from aged care providers to better inform how they can support the industry to implement aged care reform changes.
