Bulk-billing boost for vulnerable patients
03 November, 2023The bulk-billing incentive for pensioners, other Commonwealth concession cardholders and children under 16 will be tripled for most common GP consults.
Damning results for personal alarms
02 November, 2023CHOICE has discovered a multitude of problems with personal alarms, leading it to bestow a 'Shonky Award' on the emergency device for being unreliable and hard to use.
More than $2.1m backpay for aged care staff after payroll error
26 October, 2023The current and former staff of aged care services provider Calvary Administration have been backpaid more than $2.1 million, including interest and superannuation.
Outbreak management support to continue for providers
25 October, 2023The federal government has announced $318 million funding to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.
The 'Age of Change' is here
25 October, 2023Almost 2000 aged care industry professionals have descended on Adelaide for the 2023 Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) National Conference, ‘The Age of Change’.
Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care commences
18 October, 2023The Office of the Inspector-General has commenced, following the recent passage of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023 (the Act).
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.
New course to tackle ageism in care settings
06 October, 2023Torrens University Australia is launching a new short course with an aim to tackle ageism in health and aged care settings.
The Age of Change coming to Adelaide this month
06 October, 2023Aged care sector leaders will descend on Adelaide from 25–27 October for the Aged and Community Care Providers Association's (ACCPA) national conference, The Age of Change.
Calls for urgent action as some homes run at half capacity
06 October, 2023Australia must urgently step up efforts to address the growing worker shortage as beds sit empty in homes despite long waiting lists, according to CEDA.
How to sponsor foreign talent into your facility
29 September, 2023 by Yin Chiew*When managing an aged care facility, having appropriately qualified and experienced staff is a must. But for many organisations, finding the right people has become extremely challenging in the face of Australia's skills shortages.
Vulnerable patients more likely to be prescribed older ASMs
22 September, 2023Vulnerable patient groups, including those with dementia or psychiatric conditions and patients aged 85 years and older, are more likely than other patient groups to be prescribed older antiseizure medications following ischaemic stroke.
'Substance abuse' therapy could boost staff wellbeing
21 September, 2023A therapy commonly used to overcome addiction or substance abuse could help improve health and wellbeing of frontline aged care workers, according to a new study.
Feedback sought on draft aged care design principles
08 September, 2023The federal government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines.
Funding for dementia green care respite project
04 September, 2023The GreenCare Respite project plans to use escapes in nature to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia.
