Final Aged Care Taskforce report released
13 March, 2024The Aged Care Taskforce's Final Report has been released by the Australian Government.
Aged care burden carried by women, study shows
08 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityNearly 60% of the world's population over 60 years of age reside in the Asia–Pacific region, which amounts to 630 million people.
Mandated sector-wide aged care training needed: report
06 March, 2024Aged care reforms due to take effect in July 2024 fall short on quality and safety, according to the Centre for Future Work.
How human capital management can mitigate understaffing issues
04 March, 2024 | Supplied by: WorkdayAn aging population, regulatory change and the rising cost and limited availability of labour are fuelling consolidation across the aged care sector.
How feasible is the potential new Aged Care Act?
26 February, 2024The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety exposed a litany of complaints and was a wake-up call for policymakers and service providers.
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.
Supporting aged care residents through their journey
19 February, 2024Sandra Osborne's long-time passion to become a nurse started right from the time she was in high school.
Next Age Discrimination Commissioner appointed
12 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaThe appointment of Robert Fitzgerald AM as the next Age Discrimination Commissioner has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
Aged care training hub opens in Mandurah
08 February, 2024An announcement about the opening of the Coolibah Care training hub for the aged care industry has been welcomed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA WA).
What is preventing better quality care for older Australians?
30 January, 2024It is clear that aged care funding needs urgent reform. Chris Mamarelis from Whiddon takes a look at the barriers faced by providers and how they can be overcome.
Where best practice care is falling short: study
23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Macquarie UniversityAged care home residents are not receiving best practice care for several common conditions, new research suggests.
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, 2023 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaThe release of the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
Star ratings show improved levels of aged care
20 December, 2023Offering access to previously unavailable data, star ratings provide a comprehensive view of aged care home performance.
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner appointed
13 December, 2023Ms Andrea Kelly, a well-respected First Nations leader, has been appointed as the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner.
