Fake aged care OT convicted and fined $4000
03 March, 2023A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty.
Nominations open for new aged care awards
27 February, 2023Outstanding aged care workers from across Australia will be recognised with the inaugural Humanetix HEART Awards.
Paid Home Care Traineeship aims to address staff shortage
24 February, 2023A new traineeship intends to reduce the skills shortage in the aged care industry. Trainees will be paid to study for the nationally recognised qualification.
Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
24 February, 2023The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023.
Homebound and bedridden Australians tell their stories
20 February, 2023An initiative for homebound and bedridden Australians has led to the development of an online arts exhibition to advocate for better access to health services.
ARIIA Grants for 11 aged care projects
17 February, 2023Eleven projects have been awarded a grant from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) as part of the second round of its Grants Program.
Silverchain's Dr Karen Smith awarded OAM
14 February, 2023 | Supplied by: SilverChainDr Karen Smith, Silverchain's National Director of Research and Evidence, has been recognised for her service to paramedicine in the Australia Day Honours List.
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.
Opinion: Star Rating, a serious wakeup call
03 February, 2023Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) has expressed concern for older Victorians living in aged care facilities that have received low star ratings.
Elder Rights Advocacy welcomes new CEO & President
19 January, 2023Debra Nicholl has been appointed as CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) and Janis Porter has been named as the President.
Urgent measures needed for homes with one-star rating: OPAN
21 December, 2022The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Australian Government's new Star Ratings for residential aged care providers, which were recently made public.
NARI Director recognised for dedication to ageing research
16 December, 2022Director of the National Ageing Research Institute Professor Briony Dow has been recognised by the AAG for her dedication to ageing and aged care research.
Star Ratings preview: 90% earn three or more
15 December, 2022Residential aged care services have received a preview of their overall Star Rating and sub-category ratings with over 90% of services earning three or more stars.
Ian Yates appointed as Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care
14 December, 2022Ian Yates, former Chief Executive of the Council of the Ageing (COTA), has been appointed as the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care.
Meera Agar re-elected as Chair of Palliative Care Australia
09 December, 2022Professor Meera Agar has been re-elected as Chair of the Palliative Care Australia (PCA) Board following the Annual General Meeting.
