Industry News
Highlights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022
The AAIC 2022 featured the latest Alzheimer's and dementia research, including the biology of aging, risk factors and prevention strategies, and caregiving. [ + ]
2022 innovAGEING National Awards — nominations open
The awards seek to recognise innovators who make aged care more consumer-centred by enabling older people to better meet the challenges presented through ageing. [ + ]
'Circles' to support older Australians
Community Circles Australia aims to build caring communities around older individuals who need a little extra help and company in their daily lives. [ + ]
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government. [ + ]
Vic introduces virtual ED for aged care residents
Victoria is introducing a new care pathway for older Victorians living in residential aged care, with an aim to help ease pressure on the state's hospitals and ambulances. [ + ]
ACIPC 2022: speakers announced; workshop on IPC in residential care
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element within health, both acute and community and our aged care settings. [ + ]
Recommendations to drive tech adoption in aged care: report
A new report by RMIT and Cisco makes some key recommendations for a much deeper and system-wide adoption of technology in aged care. [ + ]
New initiative encourages better end-of-life conversations
To encourage better end-of-life conversations, Calvary Health Care and its partners, Mercy Health and Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria, have launched the I Am Living initiative. [ + ]
Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022, which is expected to usher in a new funding model for residential aged care. [ + ]
Industry body urges govt to make dementia education a priority
Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government's workforce action in aged care but is urging the government to make targeted dementia education a priority. [ + ]
Report explores economic and financial abuse knowledge gaps
More research is needed to understand economic and financial abuse of older people in the context of domestic and family violence. [ + ]
Partnership to rebuild aged care centre for First Nations people
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) has announced it is rebuilding the Kaltukatjara's Tjilpi Pampaku Ngura Flexible Aged Care. [ + ]
Industry welcomes COVID plan but workforce remains key concern
The aged care sector has welcomed the federal government's release of its Winter Plan to manage COVID-19 in aged care. [ + ]
ACCPA appoints Tom Symondson as new CEO
Tom Symondson, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of ACCPA. [ + ]
Funding to improve aged care access for First Nations Elders
The federal government has announced $106m funding for face-to-face support for older First Nations people and $115m to build culturally safe aged care facilities. [ + ]
