Older Australians welcome ‘YES’ vote Feelings of relief from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) community are sweeping the c…
Consumers ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care discrimination towards LGBTIQ and ATSI people The last two days of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety involved statements from people who have exper…
Consumers Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experiences …
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Home & Community LGBTI National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) older Australians and…
Consumers Industry Allied Health Culture Awareness LGBTI Aged care services taking action for LGBTI seniors SPONSORED STORY - To provide the best support possible and show respect to LGBTI seniors, aged and disability service…
Consumers Industry LGBTI Leadership Positive Ageing Human Rights Award nominee sees acknowledgement as an ‘honour and opportunity’ The dedication, passion and drive of one woman in advocating for the rights of older Australians, tackling ageism and…
Industry LGBTI Providers Workforce Uniting once again awarded for inclusivity The inclusivity of one of the nation’s faith-based aged care providers has been acknowledged three times over this …
Consumers Housing LGBTI Online resource reaches out to senior communities A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older peopl…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Government LGBTI Quality Agency consults with consumers for new standards The Australian Government statutory agency in charge of setting and monitoring standards and quality within aged care…
Industry Government LGBTI Workforce LGBTI Aged Care Strategy Review findings released Following on from a five-year implementation period, a review of the 2012 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and In…
Industry Caring & Carers Education & Training LGBTI Success sees LGBTI dementia training e-course continue A new short, online and free course aimed at assisting workers across the health and aged care sectors become cultura…
Consumers Caring & Carers Government LGBTI Safety & Security Marriage Equality vote may leave elderly at risk Safeguards have been put in place nation-wide as part of the current Marriage Equality postal survey, however concern…
Consumers Industry Allied Health Caring & Carers LGBTI Marriage equality debate impacts on mental health Concerns have been raised for the mental health of older members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and…
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Education & Training LGBTI First South Australian aged care provider receives Rainbow Tick of approval ECH has recently received Rainbow Tick accreditation making them the first accredited LGBTI friendly provider in the …
LGBTI Come along to the Coming Back Out Ball Victoria is set to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) elders in spectacular style thi…
Caring & Carers Education & Training Government LGBTI Providers Aged care providers support ageing LGBTI community through mobile app The introduction of funding for a new innovative mobile app and online education platform will aim to up-skill the ag…
Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Dementia Education & Training LGBTI It’s not just about sex The basic human need of intimacy does not disappear as we age however in aged care planning it is mostly overlooked …
Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Housing LGBTI Positive Ageing LASA Victoria 2017 Excellence in Care Awards recognise best in state The Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Victoria’s 2017 Excellence in Care Awards have been presented at the Sta…
Education & Training LGBTI A video about LGBTI history is helping provide proper care The Aged Care Channel has made a course on how to provide appropriate care to LGBTI people in aged care freely access…
Caring & Carers Government LGBTI Providers Help shape CALD and LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care The Government is welcoming feedback as part of its review on the national strategies that support the aged care need…
Government LGBTI New initiative to support South Australian LGBTIQ communities Aiming to give older LGBTIQ South Australians a voice, Council on the Ageing (COTA) SA has joined forces with the SA…
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…