Submissions open on aged care progress report
23 February, 2024The community is being invited to provide submissions to support the 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations.
Next Age Discrimination Commissioner appointed
12 February, 2024The appointment of Robert Fitzgerald AM as the next Age Discrimination Commissioner has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
National Aged Care Advisory Council membership announced
16 January, 2024The new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council has been announced by the federal government.
New Aged Care Act under review
20 December, 2023The release of the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
Strong support for rights-based Aged Care Act
09 November, 2023A joint enquiry into the foundations of the Aged Care Act has found that older Australians and their carers want a future Act that embeds human rights.
Managing older people's health during heatwaves
13 October, 2023The Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves.
Older people must be consulted on the new Act: COTA, OPAN
18 August, 2023Aged care advocacy bodies COTA and OPAN are set to lead a series of forums across the country over the coming weeks seeking input on the new Aged Care Act.
Not just a new Aged Care Act — the proposal for a new aged care regulatory regime
28 July, 2023 by Angela Wood* and Lucille Scomazzon**, MaddocksA new regulatory model for Commonwealth-funded aged care services is expected to commence in July 2024, together with the new Act due to be available in December 2023.
Ironclad protocols needed to prevent medication errors
20 July, 2023The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has issued a clinical alert following the death of an aged care resident that was directly caused by administration of medications that were not prescribed for them.
Govt takes action to improve food standards
19 May, 2023The Albanese government is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care.
Mitigating the legal risks of delivering care in the home
15 May, 2023 by Samantha PillayAn increasing number of Australians, particularly the elderly, are choosing to receive health and medical care in the family home. This article details the legislative landscape that governs home-based care.
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
06 April, 2023More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines.
What to expect from the latest reforms
14 February, 2023 by Amy SarcevicThe Australian aged care sector is set to look radically different over the next two years as the Albanese government rolls out the nine key reforms it cemented following the Royal Commission.
Renewed focus on medication management
02 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has updated the national guiding principles for medication management for residential aged care facilities.
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
03 August, 2022The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government.
