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New report provides insights into complaints about aged care

01 December, 2023

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson has emphasised the importance of good complaints handling following the release of a report on complaints about aged care services.


NARI Director to step down

01 December, 2023

The National Ageing Research Institute Director Professor Briony Dow will be stepping down from her role in May 2024.


ParagonCare expands portfolio with Duress safety tech

23 November, 2023

ParagonCare is now the authorised distributor for Duress Pty Ltd, an Australian tech company whose products are designed to enhance safety and security.


Former aged care peak body head to lead North Qld PHN

10 November, 2023

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network Board has appointed former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney as the Chief Executive Officer.


Need for greater data standards across aged care sector

09 November, 2023

A new project from the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO and the University of Queensland is aiming to standardise the management of data within residential aged care.


Reduce admin and focus on patient care with efficient asset management

21 July, 2023

Global ERP software company TechnologyOne empowers over 150 health and community services organisations with their software and understand the need for better asset management in the aged care sector.


Mercy acquires Sydney aged care facility

27 April, 2023

Stella Maris Aged Care Facility in Cronulla, Sydney, will be under the management of Mercy Community's Aged Care Services stream as of 1 July, 2023.


Wesley Mission aged care home closure 'regrettable'

13 April, 2023

The ACCPA has said the decision by Wesley Mission in NSW to close its aged care homes is regrettable but understandable in the current reform climate.


Recommendations to improve workforce supply: ACCPA

31 March, 2023

The requirement for care homes to have registered nurses onsite 24/7 is an important step to ensure older people gain access to the best possible care.


'Stronger as one': BaptistCare announces merger

17 March, 2023

Two of Australia's not-for-profit care providers, BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA, have decided to merge to improve their sustainability.


15% pay rise for aged care workers

22 February, 2023

Aged care industry bodies have welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase salaries of aged care workers, but are calling on the government to fund the pay rise in full.


Aged care in focus at AHW 2023; don't miss your free pass

17 February, 2023

Aged care design, development and tech innovation are some of the key themes in focus at the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week, to be held 15–16 March 2023 at the International Convention Centre.


The power of putting people first

16 February, 2023 by Brett Englart, Living Support Manager at St Vincent’s Care Carseldine

St Vincent's Care Carseldine's Brett Englart talks about his role as Living Support Manager, and the role of a person-centred approach in providing quality care.


S-7XTRA FRESH disinfectant cleaner

01 February, 2023

The S-7XTRA FRESH is a disinfectant cleaner developed with industry feedback, specifically with the needs of the aged care industry in mind.


New partnership prioritises safe use of dangerous drugs

23 September, 2022

Choice Aged Care and DiamondCare have established a partnership, designed to deliver solutions to some of the key pain points experienced by the sector.


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