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.
Staffing crisis — what can employers do?
16 May, 2023 by Graeme Prior*It's no secret — filling aged care vacancies is the biggest challenge in aged care, not just nationally, but globally.
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.
A passion for compassion
11 May, 2023From an intensive care nurse to a high-care unit coordinator at Ryman Healthcare's retirement village in Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Charnel Sandy-Hayes has had a long and rewarding career caring for others. Here she tells us why she loves her job and what inspires her to keep giving.
Budget 2023–24: what does it mean for aged care?
11 May, 2023The 2023–24 Budget included plans for an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.
ACCPA launches new campaign to grow aged care workforce
05 May, 2023The Discovering Aged Care Careers campaign aims to address the workforce gap via a series of short videos showcasing three successful aged care professionals.
COTA welcomes Anne Burgess AM's 'strong voice'
27 April, 2023COTA Australia has welcomed the appointment of Anne Burgess AM to the role of Chair of the Council of Elders.
Renowned expert appointed inaugural Chair of Dementia
20 April, 2023Curtin University and Dementia Australia have announced the appointment of an inaugural Chair of Dementia — Professor Blossom Stephan.
NARI dementia research gets funding boost
13 April, 2023Two of NARI's top researchers have been awarded significant funding grants, as part of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2022 Grants Program.
ARIIA: Facing the Future conference announced
13 April, 2023ARIIA's inaugural conference, Facing the Future: Aged Care 2030 and Beyond, will be held on 15–16 May in the William Magarey Room at Adelaide Oval.
Preview of Star Ratings now available
13 April, 2023The preview will be available for two weeks before the Star Ratings are published on the My Aged Care website and made accessible to the public.
Bundaberg aged care workers must be redeployed locally: AWU
06 April, 2023Staff at Bundaberg's Millbank Aged Care Facility must be redeployed locally after operator Blue Care announced its intention to shut the facility in June, according to the Australian Workers' Union (AWU).
New method for providers to monitor and compare care
06 April, 2023South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualised quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation.
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
06 April, 2023More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines.
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
16 March, 2023NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians.
