Gentle, seated movement — for health and quality of life in aged care
In Conversation with Cameron McPherson: putting ESG into practice
Noodles, pita bread, rice? How more diverse hospital menus can improve care — and reduce costs
Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
Gentle, seated movement — for health and quality of life in aged care
October is Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month — Ambassador Gerald Quigley sets out the benefits of embedding chair-based movement in aged care.
In Conversation with Cameron McPherson: putting ESG into practice
How can providers begin to embed ESG in a meaningful and practical way?
Noodles, pita bread, rice? How more diverse hospital menus can improve care — and reduce costs
Australian researchers interviewed 30 older patients from Anglo and other cultural backgrounds about their experiences of hospital food.
Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Designs have been revealed for the transformative renewal of Waverley's War Memorial Hospital site — to offer integrated seniors living in Sydney's East.
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
A provider has partnered with a Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece, FreeSteps – Swinging Years, with performances until 18 October.
PrimeOn Hand Hygiene Range
The PrimeOn Hand Hygiene Range is a collection designed to nourish and protect skin while keeping...
Leukoplast Skin Sensitive Tapes and Dressings
Leukoplast offers gentle and secure wound care solutions for highly sensitive or compromised skin.
Could a 'zap' from these appliances curb respiratory infections?
As part of a recent trial, germicidal ultraviolet appliances have been used to 'zap' airborne viruses in four South Australian residential...
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Victorian public sector residents to receive free RSV vaccine
In what it calls an Australian first, Victoria has announced that residents in public sector...
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Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?
The speed at which water flows from hand basin taps can influence infection spread in aged care...
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What are the benefits of an RSV vaccine for older adults?
Research suggests that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 has a...
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Recommendations aim to ensure dementia care meets needs
Recommendations designed to ensure care provided to people living with dementia meets their needs have been launched by Australian researchers.
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Use of psychotics twice as high in aged care residents with dementia
Despite positive signs in reducing overuse of psychotropic medication in aged care, according to...
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Report: Dementia is Australia's leading cause of death
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report updated in the lead-up to Dementia Action...
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Monday 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week
Monday, 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week 2025, which runs to Sunday, 21...
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In Conversation with Cameron McPherson: putting ESG into practice
How can providers begin to embed ESG in a meaningful and practical way?
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Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the...
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New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints...
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Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
An annual report released by OPAN has revealed that, for the fifth year in a row, older...
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Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Designs have been revealed for the transformative renewal of Waverley's War Memorial Hospital site — to offer integrated seniors living...
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St Bart's receives $30m investment for new 80-bed aged care home
The Australian Government is investing $30 million to help St Bart's build an 80-bed East...
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Victoria's largest new public sector residential aged care facility completed
The $139.6 million Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre in Heatherton — Victoria's largest...
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Stage one of $100m Resthaven Marion redevelopment underway
Stage one of a $100 million Resthaven Marion site redevelopment is now underway, which will see...
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Rising to the reforms: the value of source-to-contract solutions
A procurement specialist at a software provider makes the case for the value of source-to-contract solutions in rising to reform requirements.
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VR headset and a treadmill — could this combo curb falls?
A VR system and treadmill have been combined in an effort to build 'obstacle avoidance...
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Aged care innovation at the Digital Health Festival
On 13–14 May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors,...
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Deprescribing aged care AI tool gains $4.4m in funding
A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has...
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1 November changes will 'gut' regional WA services, Shadow Minister warns
Western Australia's Shadow Minister for Aged Care Bevan Eatts has warned that the coming aged care reforms are 'completely unworkable'...
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Are GPs less likely to refer people with dementia to allied health services?
Researchers have examined the allied health referral patterns of GPs from 537 practices —...
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Peak body welcomes aged care service delivery recommendations
Ageing Australia has welcomed the release of the 'Aged care service delivery' report and...
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Report covering almost 70% of residential aged care has "disturbing" results for VAD
A report into voluntary assisted dying in residential aged care homes has revealed only 5% of...
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Gentle, seated movement — for health and quality of life in aged care
October is Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month — Ambassador Gerald Quigley sets out the benefits of embedding chair-based movement in aged...
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Noodles, pita bread, rice? How more diverse hospital menus can improve care — and reduce costs
Australian researchers interviewed 30 older patients from Anglo and other cultural backgrounds...
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104 clinical trials reveal best ways to prevent aged care falls
A Flinders University-led review published in August has analysed data from 104 aged care...
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Digital falls reduction tool is a 2025 iAwards NSW finalist
MQ-Dash, a digital innovation designed to reduce falls in residential aged care facilities, has...
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