Major grant awarded to implement technology in home-based care
11 November, 2022NARI and in-home care provider Silverchain have received significant funding to support the advancement of in-home care by implementing new technology.
15% pay increase welcomed — but more is needed
11 November, 2022The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation welcomes the Fair Work Commission's 15% interim pay increase in minimum wages for underpaid aged care staff.
Opinion: Fair pay will deliver community dividends
11 November, 2022 by Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry CouncilThe FWC's 15% interim wage increase for aged care workers marks a critical step in recognising the significant value that some of Australia's lowest paid workers deliver on behalf of our community.
StepUp for Ageing Research connects volunteers with projects
07 November, 2022The University of Sydney's new online matching service helps researchers recruit into studies and helps volunteers access tailored opportunities of interest.
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
04 November, 2022The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants.
Most older Australians aren't in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren't age-friendly
03 November, 2022In response to the horror stories of abuse and neglect from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the new federal Labor government has made legislative changes.
Qld's new strategy to support people at end of life
03 November, 2022A new strategy and workforce plan includes an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders.
Research to engage older people in policy discussions
02 November, 2022Improving the participation of older people in key policy discussions about early intervention is the focus of Torrens University Australia's latest research.
Fixing Australia's home-based aged care system
28 October, 2022 by Velandai Srikanth*We know the system of home-based aged care isn't working well — it lacks integration, it's labour-driven and is susceptible to workforce challenges.
Commitment to aged care reform welcomed
28 October, 2022Council on the Ageing Australia has welcomed the comprehensive scope of the aged care reform initiatives funded in this Budget.
Quality Dementia Care Action Plan released
28 October, 2022Dementia Australia has launched the plan with the aim of improving the quality of care for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Australia.
Free training course to improve care for dementia, incontinence
27 October, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute has launched a training course, aimed at improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and incontinence.
Lifting medication management quality
27 October, 2022 by Phil Offer, Chief Executive Officer, BESTMEDThe deadline for the largest ever grant funding program for medication management closes in less than 151 days.
Department announces revision of Aged Care Supplements
21 October, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a revision to the Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022.
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
21 October, 2022COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates.
