Changing perspectives on age beliefs — Dr Kay Patterson
26 July, 2023 by Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights CommissionAgeism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice, making it a significant problem in Australian society.
Report on shifting ageist attitudes among workers provides hope
14 July, 2023A report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes.
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
14 July, 2023Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume than people with more frequent social contact.
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
30 June, 2023Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited.
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.
