Council shines light on seniors club for Aged Care Employee Day
Vacant aged care facility to be put to 'meanwhile use'
Could a 'zap' from these appliances curb respiratory infections?
Rising to the reforms: the value of source-to-contract solutions
What aged care nurses say they need for end-of-life care
Council shines light on seniors club for Aged Care Employee Day
For Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, Cumberland City Council celebrated the success of its Seniors & Disability Services team's Seniors Club Cumberland.
Vacant aged care facility to be put to 'meanwhile use'
In South West Sydney, work is underway to convert a vacant aged care facility into 'meanwhile use', as housing for older women; it will accommodate 28 by October.
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 aged care facilities.
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.
What aged care nurses say they need for end-of-life care
Interviews with 64 residential aged care (RAC) nurses from 14 RAC services offer insights into what aged care nurses providing end-of-life care need.
SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo nurse call system
The SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo 'plug and play' nurse call system is designed to...
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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Prevention is key at "turning point" in Alzheimer's disease fight
Backed by the findings of a recent trial, Professor Henry Brodaty has championed prevention strategies "at a turning point in the fight...
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Researchers map key Alzheimer's protein in 196 patient scans
In a study published this week in Brain, US researchers have created a model they...
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Are we on the cusp of life-changing diabetic wound treatments?
Building on past discoveries, SAHMRI researchers believe they have zeroed in on the mechanism...
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Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
This World Continence Week, 16–22 June, a national clinical and training manager charts...
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Final draft of the new Aged Care Rules 2025 released
Set to commence alongside the new Aged Care Act from 1 November, the Australian Government has released the final draft of the new Aged Care Rules...
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Residential aged care pricing and costing — have your say
To help them advise the government on residential aged care pricing and costing, a consultation...
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A shift in care: embedding restorative practice for independent aging
The Support at Home program rollout provides a timely opportunity to embed restorative care into...
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Dementia expert awarded Atlantic Fellowship for Equity in Brain Health
Professor Tuan Anh Nguyen of the National Ageing Research Institute has been awarded the Atlantic...
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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 the completion of the Resthaven Marion Community...
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Regis to acquire four Queensland residential aged care facilities
Regis has signed an agreement to acquire residential aged care provider Rockpool, which has four...
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$36m Resthaven Bellevue Heights redevelopment complete
Having first turned turf in 2021, the $36m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights...
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Retirement Villages Amendment Bill passed in Victoria
The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill has passed in Victoria, marking the biggest change to the...
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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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Residential aged care medication administration bill introduced
Victoria has introduced the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025 into...
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Senate inquiry to examine Home Care Package delays
A Senate inquiry will examine the impact of delaying the Support at Home program and withholding...
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What aged care nurses say they need for end-of-life care
Interviews with 64 residential aged care (RAC) nurses from 14 RAC services offer insights into...
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Union fights Bupa plans for residential nursing hours cuts
A dispute has been lodged by ANMF with the Fair Work Commission over what it calls...
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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 been named a New South Wales finalist in...
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Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care...
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Why gait quality matters as you age
Poor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain,...
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500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews on offer
To help residential aged care providers meet the new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, up...
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