Industry News
Why allied health support is key for dementia care
There are calls for appropriate funding to be made available for dementia patients to access allied health support and services. [ + ]
Greater rent assistance needed for retirees
According to COTA Australia, an urgent increase is needed on rental assistance to prevent older people from living in poverty. [ + ]
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report welcomed
The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report has been welcomed by OPAN as an important step forward for the sector. [ + ]
Urgent commitment needed for brain health
The prevalence of dementia is expected to double within the next 30 years without significant intervention, new figures suggest. [ + ]
Hearing app recognised in 'health techquity' awards
A novel solution designed to help aged care residents with accurately testing their hearing has made the finals in the US digital health event ViVe 2025. [ + ]
Loneliness in aged care: what's the solution?
A new approach to tackling loneliness in aged care is being pioneered by Silverchain and Federation University Australia. [ + ]
Photography initiative for residents and families
A professional photography project has been launched by an aged care manager based in Melbourne. [ + ]
Retirees paying more tax than they should: research
At least 700,000 Australians over the age of 65 could be paying too much tax, Super Members Council research has shown. [ + ]
Reducing the burden of osteoporosis-related fractures
Research by Monash University suggests that without intervention, the total number of hip fractures globally could nearly double by 2050. [ + ]
National Dementia Action Plan released by govt
In a bid to make Australian more dementia-inclusive, the federal government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034. [ + ]
New aged care beds open at Tenterfield Care
Tenterfield Care's Haddington Aged Care Community has just opened an additional 28 aged care beds. [ + ]
More govt funding for aged care meals services
A cost-of-living boost will see $37 million in federal government funding delivered to aged care meal providers. [ + ]
Australian aged care reforms pass parliament
Reforms to the aged care system will now push ahead, with the federal government's Aged Care Bill having passed through parliament. [ + ]
Digital health tool for aged care receives award
A digital risk prediction tool developed by RMIT University and Telstra Health for use in aged care facilities has been awarded for innovation. [ + ]
'Baby boomer freight train' makes home care a pressing need
In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model. [ + ]