Need for greater data standards across aged care sector
09 November, 2023A new project from the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO and the University of Queensland is aiming to standardise the management of data within residential aged care.
Reduce admin and focus on patient care with efficient asset management
21 July, 2023Global ERP software company TechnologyOne empowers over 150 health and community services organisations with their software and understand the need for better asset management in the aged care sector.
Mercy acquires Sydney aged care facility
27 April, 2023Stella Maris Aged Care Facility in Cronulla, Sydney, will be under the management of Mercy Community's Aged Care Services stream as of 1 July, 2023.
Wesley Mission aged care home closure 'regrettable'
13 April, 2023The ACCPA has said the decision by Wesley Mission in NSW to close its aged care homes is regrettable but understandable in the current reform climate.
Recommendations to improve workforce supply: ACCPA
31 March, 2023The requirement for care homes to have registered nurses onsite 24/7 is an important step to ensure older people gain access to the best possible care.
'Stronger as one': BaptistCare announces merger
17 March, 2023Two of Australia's not-for-profit care providers, BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA, have decided to merge to improve their sustainability.
15% pay rise for aged care workers
22 February, 2023Aged care industry bodies have welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase salaries of aged care workers, but are calling on the government to fund the pay rise in full.
Aged care in focus at AHW 2023; don't miss your free pass
17 February, 2023Aged care design, development and tech innovation are some of the key themes in focus at the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week, to be held 15–16 March 2023 at the International Convention Centre.
The power of putting people first
16 February, 2023 by Brett Englart, Living Support Manager at St Vincent’s Care CarseldineSt Vincent's Care Carseldine's Brett Englart talks about his role as Living Support Manager, and the role of a person-centred approach in providing quality care.
S-7XTRA FRESH disinfectant cleaner
01 February, 2023The S-7XTRA FRESH is a disinfectant cleaner developed with industry feedback, specifically with the needs of the aged care industry in mind.
New partnership prioritises safe use of dangerous drugs
23 September, 2022Choice Aged Care and DiamondCare have established a partnership, designed to deliver solutions to some of the key pain points experienced by the sector.
Helping Hand to acquire Kindred Living aged care
02 September, 2022Aged care service provider Helping Hand has confirmed that both the Helping Hand and Kindred Living boards have approved the acquisition.
HammondCare announces vision for new integrated health campus
02 September, 2022The plan involves transformation of Neringah Hospital into a contemporary, integrated health campus providing palliative care, aged care and seniors living accommodation.
Repose Contur pressure redistribution overlay for recliner chairs
01 September, 2022The Repose Contur pressure redistribution overlay for recliner chairs is part of the Repose range of pressure care products.
Ionmax+ Aire and Aire X High-Performance HEPA UV Air Purifiers
01 August, 2022The Ionmax+ Aire and Aire X High-Performance HEPA UV air purifiers offer a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of up to 1000 m3/h.
