Royal Commission looks to the future and giving older Australians a voice
The much-anticipated Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety had its first public sitting in Adelaide this morning, …
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How to view Royal Commission preliminary hearing
Tomorrow’s preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be available to view
Celebrating women in aged care
Women working in the aged care industry across the globe are being recognised and celebrated as part of a new social media…
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$4m investment in rural aged care services
Senior Australians living in regional, rural and remote areas will have more access to high quality aged care through… -
$185 million for dementia research
Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged… -
Aged Care Commission open for business
The much anticipated independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has officially opened its doors, launching i… -
Welcome funding boost no long-term solution, say industry bodies
A half-a-billion dollar boost to the aged care sector that will support thousands of senior Australians to live at h… -
National storytelling platform recognises inspiring individuals in aged care
A new storytelling platform aims to give a stronger voice to the many inspirational individuals and stories that make… -
New collaboration to improve aged care access for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and cultura… -
New retirement code of conduct to promote resident safety, dignity and happiness
Retirement village operators across the country are being urged to show their commitment to high standard and residen… -
Research supports need for more home care packages
Shorter waiting times for home care packages is associated with increased life expectancy and older people’s abilit… -
New appointment to aged care Royal Commission
A new Commissioner has been added to the upcoming Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. -
Call for providers to release staff ratios
Aged care providers should be required to report staff-to-patient ratios on a quarterly basis, a Federal committee ha… -
Housing costs 'crippling' for senior Australians
New research released this week from leading consumer and tenancy groups has shone the spotlight on difficulties face… -
Consumer report shines light on residents’ experience
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New ACH Group CEO excited about road ahead
South Australian aged care provider ACH Group has announced the appointment of Frank Weits as its new Chief Executive… -
Landmark study shows ageism is alive and well among older Australians.
The most comprehensive national study ever undertaken to seek the views of Australians over 50 has found a third of o… -
National awards recognise innovation and excellence in retirement living
A number of individuals and organisations have been recognised for their contribution and achievements across the ret… -
Home care not keeping up with demand
Too many senior Australians are still without the level of care they need despite figures showing an increase in home… -
Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering qual… -
Survey seeks input on best possible solutions for future seniors
Input from the broader community is being sought through a research survey by care provider IRT for the future design…
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