Industry News
Call for stronger protection against elder abuse
More action must be taken by all levels of government to put a stop to elder abuse, according to COTA Australia. [ + ]
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations. [ + ]
Funding to help older people stay in their communities
Residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations are set to receive $200 million in infrastructure grants. [ + ]
Strengthening the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The federal government has accepted all 32 recommendations of the final report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]
New strategy supports choice in aging
A new strategy has been launched that is designed to help people age with the support they need. [ + ]
Rolling out aged care vaccinations through pharmacies
A pharmacy vaccination program has been successfully rolled out for aged care residents across northern Queensland. [ + ]
Awards recognise contributions by older people
Victorians are being asked to nominate older people for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. [ + ]
Older people urged to book flu jab
The winter flu season has yet to peak, making up-to-date vaccines imperative, according to the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC). [ + ]
Measuring quality of care in clinical settings
A Flinders University project is focused on improving the quality of care for older Australians in hospital. [ + ]
Aged care transitioning towards future profitability: survey
Aged care leaders are adapting to new funding structures and considering innovative strategies, a new survey has found. [ + ]
Making the choice: embracing life in residential care
When Fay Penn had the opportunity to move into a residential aged care home at Resthaven Murray Bridge, she jumped at the chance. [ + ]
Telehealth for aged care home residents accessing GPs
Mobile teleheath carts have been rolled out at residential aged care homes in North Queensland. [ + ]
Safety audits at residential aged care facilities
Compliance checks will be carried out by SafeWork SA at residential aged care facilities across the state. [ + ]
Online dementia course launched for volunteers
A free online training course has been launched by Dementia Training Australia to help address the rise in dementia cases. [ + ]
The cultural and linguistic diversity boom
New research suggests that migrant backgrounds, alongside cultural and linguistic diversity, are set to boom amongst older Australians. [ + ]