Are GPs less likely to refer people with dementia to allied health services?
16 October, 2025Researchers have examined the allied health referral patterns of GPs from 537 practices — for people with dementia compared to those without dementia.
Peak body welcomes aged care service delivery recommendations
03 October, 2025Ageing Australia has welcomed the release of the 'Aged care service delivery' report and its recommendations for improving access to Support at Home services.
The home care path: from siloed support to true collaboration
11 September, 2025As the CEO of a home care provider explains, meeting the needs of Australia's growing aging population requires moving from siloed support to true collaboration.
20,000 additional home care packages — the sector reacts
05 September, 2025At a press conference on Wednesday, the release of an additional 20,000 home care packages was announced — here's the sector reaction.
$3m awarded for new health care in the home research centre
03 September, 2025The National Health and Medical Research Council has awarded $3 million for a new research centre being set up to help older Australians live at home longer.
Design Matters: continuum of care
27 August, 2025Rendu Towers and Villa Rosalie, Ozcare's dual tower development, offers retirement living and residential aged care within one inner-city Brisbane location.
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.
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.
Ageing Australia: 1 July transition is becoming "impossible"
24 April, 2025Ageing Australia says an "11th hour decision" to require new service agreements is making transition to the new Aged Care Act on 1 July "impossible".
Applications close 23 April for Support at Home Thin Markets grant
16 April, 2025Until 23 April, eligible HCP and STRC providers operating in rural, remote and/or specialised markets can apply for the Support at Home Thin Markets grant.
Say "no" to the nursing home, urges campaign
07 August, 2024A new television, radio and digital campaign has been launched that calls for Australians to embrace independent living as they age.
UK study highlights benefits of fixing dangerous homes
12 June, 2024Poor quality housing places undue financial pressure on both social care and health systems, according to the UK Centre for Ageing Better.
Together through dementia: a love story
14 February, 2024When 79-year-old Gay McNamara first saw husband Jimmy at the Gympie Show 63 years ago, she knew he was the love of her life.
