Free training to improve food and nutrition in aged care
01 September, 2023The federal government is investing $5 million in the Maggie Beer Foundation to deliver a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.
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.
Applications open for ARIIA's free Innovator Training Program
18 August, 2023Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) is inviting applications for the free Innovator Training Program (ITP).
Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians face a bleak future
11 August, 2023The collision between an ageing population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness.
Reimagining aged care roles — a new collaborative approach
04 August, 2023 by Michelle Church*, Chief Executive, St Basil’s SASt Basil's SA, in partnership with Griffith University, is developing a new 'staff matrix' that aims to create a more engaged and sustainable aged care workforce.
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.
When caring is a lifelong passion
27 July, 2023Registered nurse Linda Van Zyl's interest in caring for others started at a young age and has continued well into adulthood.
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.
Calvary and University of Canberra partner for training, research
07 July, 2023Calvary and the University of Canberra have partnered to provide future nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with practical, hands-on training in the workplace.
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
07 July, 2023 by By Charlie Farah, Director, Solutions & Value Acceleration, Healthcare & Public Sector, Qlik | Supplied by: QlikThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry.
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
30 June, 2023 by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors AustraliaWith a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve.
Whiddon appoints Dr Jennie Hewitt to positive ageing team
09 June, 2023Aged care provider Whiddon has announced that award-winning Dr Jennifer Hewitt has joined its team.
Aged care sector offered free education sessions
09 June, 2023Elder Rights Advocacy is urging service providers to take advantage of its free education sessions tailored to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the aged care sector.
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
08 June, 2023Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years.
Migration MOU to address severe staff shortages
08 June, 2023 | Supplied by: TLC International Group Pty LtdIn collaboration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Health Workers Union, TLC has secured a landmark Victorian Workforce Migration MOU that will support aged care workforce shortages.
