'Baby boomer freight train' makes home care a pressing need
20 November, 2024In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model.
It takes a community to care: Amber Ferguson
16 October, 2024Registered nurse Amber Ferguson has a deeply personal commitment to aged care, after witnessing her mother's final journey through Quirindi Care Services.
Counting the minutes on allied health care
11 July, 2024 by Professor Terry Haines AM, Chair of the ACDHS BoardCurrently, Australians receiving aged care are, on average, only obtaining eight minutes of allied health care per day.
More data on aged care spending revealed
13 March, 2024The amount that aged care services are spending on care, food and wages can now be viewed by older Australians and their families.
Galvin Bathroom Solutions
01 November, 2023Galvin's simple and smart bathroom solutions for safety and water and temperature monitoring have been developed with comfort, care and convenience in mind.
Lifestyle factors in 60s linked to aged care admissions
01 September, 2023Those over 60 with the unhealthiest lifestyles were more likely to require admission to aged care than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, according to a new study.
RFBI launches new service to provide telehealth access to residents
18 August, 2023Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is launching a new service to support its residents to have better access to health professionals and reduced hospital visits.
Input sought on RACF medication management projects
28 July, 2023The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is seeking consumers who are interested in informing the direction of two projects aimed at improving medication use in RACFs.
Changing perspectives on age beliefs — Dr Kay Patterson
26 July, 2023 by Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights CommissionAgeism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice, making it a significant problem in Australian society.
Report on shifting ageist attitudes among workers provides hope
14 July, 2023A report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes.
Free after-hours healthcare toolkit for residential care homes
30 June, 2023The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed a free after-hours healthcare toolkit to better support staff and families.
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
30 June, 2023Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited.
Victoria expands Better at Home program
13 April, 2023The Victorian Government has expanded the Better at Home program, supporting Victorians to get the care they need, in the comfort of their own home.
Bungree to expand care finder service offering, locations
23 February, 2023Bungree Aboriginal Association is set to offer care finding services to people in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland local government areas.
Two new aged care providers for Macedon Ranges, Vic
10 February, 2023Benetas and Intereach are set to deliver aged care services currently provided by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Victoria.
