New Turn Assist beds could reduce injury risk
27 April, 2023Peninsula Villages has introduced three new Burling Turn Assist beds which aim to help care workers reposition residents with high-care needs.
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.
Aging in place precinct benefits MND patient
27 April, 2023Graham Archer is one of the first residents of Calvary's integrated aged care, health and retirement living precinct — designed to facilitate aging in place.
ACH to implement GHP model at new SA residential care home
21 April, 2023Healthia, ACH Group's new residential care home, set to open in August 2023, will implement the US-founded Green House Project (GHP) model of care, which promotes the autonomy and individuality of residents and staff.
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.
Study into benefits of integrating retirement living and aged care
17 March, 2023UTS has secured funding for an academic study into the health and financial benefits of integrated retirement living and aged care facilities.
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.
Defying ageism with connection and co-design
03 February, 2023Recognising unconscious biases about aging and focusing on the positives of aging were the central themes at a recent panel discussion.
Galvin Engineering Smart Bathroom Solutions
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdGalvin's simple and smart bathroom solutions for temperature monitoring, usage and safety have been developed for comfort, care and convenience.
S-7XTRA FRESH disinfectant cleaner
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Anaeron Pty LtdThe S-7XTRA FRESH is a disinfectant cleaner developed with industry feedback, specifically with the needs of the aged care industry in mind.
New hospital opens at Calvary's $154m aged care precinct
27 January, 2023The new Calvary Bethlehem Hospital has opened its doors as part of Calvary Health Care’s $154 million health, retirement living and residential aged care precinct in Melbourne.
