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.
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
07 July, 2023 by By Charlie Farah, Director, Solutions & Value Acceleration, Healthcare & Public Sector, Qlik | Supplied by: QlikThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry.
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
30 June, 2023 by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors AustraliaWith a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve.
Aged care sector offered free education sessions
09 June, 2023Elder Rights Advocacy is urging service providers to take advantage of its free education sessions tailored to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the aged care sector.
Whiddon appoints Dr Jennie Hewitt to positive ageing team
09 June, 2023Aged care provider Whiddon has announced that award-winning Dr Jennifer Hewitt has joined its team.
