New Stolen Generations resources to guide aged care sector and medical experts New resources for the aged care sector and medical professionals to better support Stolen Generations survivors was launched at…
Consumers Nationwide study investigating prevalence of elder abuse The Australian Institute of Family Studies recently announced they will be conducting the first large-scale study into the…
Consumers Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…” “It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…”
Industry Consumers Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse Older Australians need better financial defences National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older …
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Elder Abuse Government ROYAL COMMISSION: “The good, the bad and the downright unacceptable” Lisa Backhouse provided a tearful statement to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the fourth d…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse National Elder Abuse Conference will Rock the Boat The National Elder Abuse Conference 2019 (NEAC), held in Brisbane from 22 and 23 July, will present informative and i…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse ROYAL COMMISSION: Dismissive over abuse allegations and systemic impunity The second day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety continued on from yes…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Elder Abuse Government ROYAL COMMISSION: Bad care, poor reporting and lack of dignity The first day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is examining person-ce…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced instituti…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse Elder abuse takes centre stage at annual conference The 14th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference, hosted by South Australian (SA) Aged Rights Advocacy Ser…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Elder Abuse Mental Health World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marks the hidden plight of older Australians Tomorrow, on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) will recognise the ongoing difficulties faced by neglec…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse 14th World Elder Abuse Conference explores building trust and valuing our elderly South Australian Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is hosting their 14th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference…
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Dementia Elder Abuse ROYAL COMMISSION: Life behind closed doors of residential aged care facilities On the first day of the third series of the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing held in Sydney, …
Consumers Industry Elder Abuse Safety & Security CCTV cameras trialled in South Australian aged care facilities At least five South Australian residential aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed to better protect th…
Industry Consumers Culture Awareness Dementia Education & Training Federal Budget 2019-20 - what’s in it for older Australians The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget …
Industry Consumers Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Dementia ROYAL COMMISSION: Waiting list frustration, more support needed for workers Kaye Warrener’s husband of 56 years, Leslie, has been waiting for a home care package at his assessed level for 450…
Consumers Industry Dementia Elder Abuse Government ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around malnut…
Industry Elder Abuse Government Procurement & Governance Providers Breaking Royal Commission news heard at ITAC 2018 Breaking news from the Royal Commission into aged care has been heard at the annual Information and Technolo…
Consumers Industry Education & Training Elder Abuse Leadership Advocacy at the heart of new initiatives Two new projects focusing on advocacy for older Australians are launching in Perth tomorrow in the presence of some o…
Consumers Industry Allied Health Caring & Carers Dementia Royal Commission ins and outs announced The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Qua…
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Elder Abuse Government Conversation once again turns to CCTV cameras in aged care Heated debate surrounding the need for CCTV cameras in aged care has once again been sparked within the industry and …
In-Home Nursing Care Conference Adelaide - 20-21 February, 2020 A two day conference for nurses and other healthcare worke…
LASA Tri-State Conference 2020 Albury - 24-25 March 2020 LASA is hosting their Tri-State Conference for 2020 in Albu…
Aged Care Nursing - Improving Quality of Life Conference Melbourne, 27 - 28 Feb 2020 While the average lifespan has increased, good health is no…
ITAC 2020 Conference Brisbane - 3-4 March, 2020 The ITAC 2020 Conference will focus on the importance of a…
Dementia Australia National Symposium 2020 Sydney - 24 March, 2020 Dementia Australia's National Symposium 2020 will explor…
Aged Care Summit Australia Sydney - 25 - 26 March, 2020 The Aged Care Summit will focus on best aged care growth a…