Industry News
New $40 million aged care facility in Melbourne
Aged care provider mecwacare has launched a new facility, Simon Price Centre, in Melbourne, with a capacity for 100 residents. [ + ]
AMA airs concerns about digital strategy for aged care
The AMA has responded to the government's draft Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2023–2028. [ + ]
Troubled outlook for aged care reforms
Almost one in five aged care providers say it is impossible to meet the government's ambitious round-the-clock nursing requirement, according to new research. [ + ]
NARI Director to step down
The National Ageing Research Institute Director Professor Briony Dow will be stepping down from her role in May 2024. [ + ]
Study explores long COVID in aged care homes
COVID-19 disproportionately affected aged care facilities across the world, with high rates of infection and mortality. [ + ]
ParagonCare expands portfolio with Duress safety tech
ParagonCare is now the authorised distributor for Duress Pty Ltd, an Australian tech company whose products are designed to enhance safety and security. [ + ]
Meals on Wheels celebrates 70th with 'unforgettable' cake
Meals on Wheels NSW has collaborated with chef Christopher Thé and a team of scientists to create a special 'brain-friendly' cake. [ + ]
Proactive support for 'optimal' ageing
A Monash University-based centre that will help to support Australia's ageing population has been launched. [ + ]
Less healthy older adults more vulnerable to scams
A new poll by the University of Michigan shows that people with worse mental or physical health are more likely to experience fraud. [ + ]
Aquatic HIIT boosts exercise capacity in adults with chronic conditions
Aquatic high-intensity interval training may provide a safe alternative to people with chronic conditions who are unable to perform land-based training. [ + ]
Hunter Ageing Alliance's John Ward named NSW Senior Australian of the Year
Ward has devoted his life to providing outstanding medical care for disadvantaged people and ageing Australians. [ + ]
Peninsula Villages announces new traineeship program
Peninsula Villages has partenered with registered training organisation ET Australia for a new traineeship program. [ + ]
Virtual workforce solution to target unmet clinical care needs
A new virtual workforce solution, iAgeHealth, hopes to solve the unmet clinical care requirements in regional, rural and remote aged care. [ + ]
Former aged care peak body head to lead North Qld PHN
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network Board has appointed former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney as the Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
Qld seniors project bags UDIA award
A lifestyle community for over-50s located on the Sunshine Coast has been awarded for Excellence in Seniors Living at the 2023 UDIA Queensland awards. [ + ]
