Residential aged care medication administration bill introduced
06 August, 2025Victoria has introduced the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025 into parliament.
Senate inquiry to examine Home Care Package delays
31 July, 2025A Senate inquiry will examine the impact of delaying the Support at Home program and withholding new Home Care Packages.
What aged care nurses say they need for end-of-life care
23 July, 2025Interviews with 64 residential aged care (RAC) nurses from 14 RAC services offer insights into what aged care nurses providing end-of-life care need.
Union fights Bupa plans for residential nursing hours cuts
16 July, 2025A dispute has been lodged by ANMF with the Fair Work Commission over what it calls "Bupa's new plans to cut staffing hours in its residential nursing homes".
In Conversation: why mobile podiatry matters more than ever
09 July, 2025 by Richard Shieh, Podiatrist at Advance Foot Clinic Podiatry | Supplied by: Advance Foot Clinic PodiatryWith healthy, pain-free feet playing an important role in independence, mobile podiatry is becoming an increasingly common and necessary part of home care.
Six NSW regional and rural gap-bridging pilots get underway
02 July, 2025 | Supplied by: WhiddonIn New South Wales, six pilot projects are commencing as part of a collaborative project that seeks to bridge longstanding regional and rural aged care gaps.
Relationship-based model gets to the heart of quality care
25 June, 2025A relationship-based care model that blurs the lines between residents and workers has been embedded nationwide across an aged care provider's residential facilities.
SA responds to federal aged care shortage with new 'bridging' beds
19 June, 2025South Australia, which has the country's lowest vacancy rate for residential aged care, has made available 55 new beds in a specialised care and bridging service.
Annecto to cease all community services in July
12 June, 2025After 70 years of community service across the ACT, Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Annecto has announced all its aged care and disability services will cease in July.
Clinical guidelines to the Restorative Care Pathway
11 June, 2025Researchers from the Caring Futures Institute have released clinical guidelines to underpin the 'Restorative Care Pathway', part of the Support at Home program.
9 in 10 over-50s Aussie carers are facing care burnout
05 June, 2025A report commissioned by Australian Seniors has revealed a concerning outlook for burnout risk of over-50s Australians juggling caring responsibilities.
Strengths and opportunities of Medication Advisory Committees
30 May, 2025A national audit of 120 Medication Advisory Committees — overseeing 642 residential aged care facilities — has highlighted strengths and opportunities.
2025 National Palliative Care Awards open for nominations
08 May, 2025Until 19 June, nominations are open for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and leadership in the sector.
A Day in the Life of Regina Huang
08 May, 2025Ahead of National Palliative Care Week 2025, which runs 11–17 May, we look at the career and day in the life of palliative care specialist nurse Regina Huang.
Residents co-design experiential staff training
28 April, 2025 | Supplied by: CalvaryAn aged care facility at Cundletown near Taree wanted to better inform staff training with the experiences of residents.
