Free after-hours healthcare toolkit for residential care homes
30 June, 2023The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed a free after-hours healthcare toolkit to better support staff and families.
Need for stronger coverage of age-related issues: research
16 June, 2023Recent research from QUT has highlighted the need for stronger, more specialised media coverage of aging and aged care issues.
Ex-rocker joins former ballerina for feel-good concert
15 June, 2023The upcoming 'Pure Imagination' concert in Adelaide will see an ex-rock singer taking the stage along with a former ballet dancer and more than 100 fellow choristers.
Home for vulnerable residents found to have multiple benefits
15 June, 2023 | Supplied by: HammondCareHammondCare's purpose-built aged care home for people with high care needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has received its first evaluation.
Pilot to make palliative care more accessible in SA
01 June, 2023The $7.5 million pilot includes palliative care navigators to help individual patients and their families, a dedicated website and a user-friendly phone line.
HammondCare expands rescued greyhound pilot
26 May, 2023A pilot of rescued greyhounds visiting HammondCare aged care homes will be expanded so more older Australians can enjoy the experience.
SA pilot highlights need for training in end-of-life care
25 May, 2023An SA pilot project has highlighted the benefits of taking comprehensive and appropriate measures to improve palliative care in residential aged care.
New palliative care hub opens in Victoria
12 May, 2023A new Palliative Care South East community hub in Narre Warren will provide essential end-of-life care to terminally ill Victorians.
Lessons in modern ageing
05 May, 2023 by Charlotte NewtonJulianne Parkinson, founding CEO of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing, shares her insights on the key challenges facing the industry and how Australians can age well.
Award for doctor helping depressed palliative care patients
04 May, 2023Dr Wei Lee has been recognised with an award for his work evaluating the drug ketamine to help patients at end of life facing major depression.
Victoria expands Better at Home program
13 April, 2023The Victorian Government has expanded the Better at Home program, supporting Victorians to get the care they need, in the comfort of their own home.
Thailand trials new model of care for older adults
24 February, 2023As part of a trial funded by the World Health Organization, researchers in Thailand have implemented a new model of care for older adults.
Technology-enabled home care
23 February, 2023 by Mansi GandhiA project by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and home care provider Silverchain hopes to innovate home care delivery with the help of technology.
Bungree to expand care finder service offering, locations
23 February, 2023Bungree Aboriginal Association is set to offer care finding services to people in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland local government areas.
Two new aged care providers for Macedon Ranges, Vic
10 February, 2023Benetas and Intereach are set to deliver aged care services currently provided by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Victoria.
