Qld's new strategy to support people at end of life
03 November, 2022A new strategy and workforce plan includes an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders.
Most older Australians aren't in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren't age-friendly
03 November, 2022In response to the horror stories of abuse and neglect from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the new federal Labor government has made legislative changes.
Research to engage older people in policy discussions
02 November, 2022Improving the participation of older people in key policy discussions about early intervention is the focus of Torrens University Australia's latest research.
Commitment to aged care reform welcomed
28 October, 2022Council on the Ageing Australia has welcomed the comprehensive scope of the aged care reform initiatives funded in this Budget.
Fixing Australia's home-based aged care system
28 October, 2022 by Velandai Srikanth*We know the system of home-based aged care isn't working well — it lacks integration, it's labour-driven and is susceptible to workforce challenges.
Quality Dementia Care Action Plan released
28 October, 2022Dementia Australia has launched the plan with the aim of improving the quality of care for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Australia.
Lifting medication management quality
27 October, 2022 by Phil Offer, Chief Executive Officer, BESTMEDThe deadline for the largest ever grant funding program for medication management closes in less than 151 days.
Free training course to improve care for dementia, incontinence
27 October, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute has launched a training course, aimed at improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and incontinence.
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
21 October, 2022COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates.
Aged care support worker and trainer shares her story
21 October, 2022Laila Kaawi entered the aged care industry as a volunteer. A decade and a half later, she continues her role as a support worker and also teaches new students vital skills.
Department announces revision of Aged Care Supplements
21 October, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a revision to the Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022.
Report highlights issues in aged care
20 October, 2022The National Aged Care Advocacy Program: Presenting Issues Report includes 45 in-depth case studies spanning January–June 2022.
Opinion: Inconsistent VAD laws, language concerning
20 October, 2022 by Henry Zwartz, UNSW SydneyAll Australian states now have voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws and whilst this is welcomed, there are some concerning discrepancies and inconsistencies.
Innovative assessment tools set to improve quality of life in aged care
12 October, 2022New consumer experience and quality-of-life assessment tools, designed for residential aged care by Flinders University, will be rolled out nationally.
Sydney professor recognised by UN as global leader in ageing
07 October, 2022Professor Yun-Hee Jeon has been recognised as one of the 50 global leaders transforming the world into a better place to grow old.
