New report provides insights into complaints about aged care
01 December, 2023Aged 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.
ParagonCare expands portfolio with Duress safety tech
23 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Paragoncare LtdParagonCare 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, 2023The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network Board has appointed former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney as the Chief Executive Officer.
Qld seniors project bags UDIA award
10 November, 2023A lifestyle community for over-50s located on the Sunshine Coast has been awarded for Excellence in Seniors Living at the 2023 UDIA Queensland awards.
Need for greater data standards across aged care sector
09 November, 2023A 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.
Nature-inspired redevelopment that also tackles malnutrition
09 November, 2023Lutheran Services has completed the first stage of a major $7.8 million transformation at its Sunshine Coast aged care home.
National challenge invites design ideas for aged care homes
20 October, 2023A design ideas competition is challenging architects and interior designers to come up with innovative ideas that reimaging the future of aged care homes.
genU announces Lara retirement village redevelopment
20 October, 2023Aged care and disability support services provider genU has announced major redevelopment plans for the St Laurence Park retirement village in Lara, Victoria.
SA aged care, health and education hub officially opens
27 September, 2023ACH Group's $40 million aged care, health and education hub, Healthia, officially opened on 20 September, featuring a residential care home and GP, nursing, and an allied health clinic.
Transportable care villa for people with dementia, carers
22 September, 2023The Heathcote Dementia Alliance, a small voluntary community group in rural Victoria, has created a transportable and fit-for-purpose Care Villa for people with dementia and their carers.
Aged care projects recognised at Good Design Awards
15 September, 2023Winners of the 2023 Good Design Awards have been announced, with projects and solutions aimed at the aged care industry being recognised for design excellence.
RSL LifeCare unveils Nowra retirement village expansion
15 September, 2023RSL LifeCare has announced the Stage 2 release of its Dumaresq Retirement Village at Nowra, with an aim to bring an array of new offerings and services to create a community that caters to all retirement needs.
South Australian dementia care village opens this month
23 August, 2023A dementia care village has opened for residents in the Adelaide suburb of Daw Park.
Inclusive design to improve care, wellbeing
04 August, 2023The Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care project, designed by Paynters for the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), showcases the power of thoughtful design and community integration.
Berlasco inclusive residential care project recognised
21 July, 2023Construction company Paynters has bagged the Brisbane Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards for the Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care project.
