Mix and cost of packages delaying access to home care, say stakeholders
Home care providers are urging the review into aged care reforms to address ongoing concerns over lengthy consumer delays in...
Month: December 2016
A rural perspective on bracing for change in community care
PEOPLE AND PROFILES: Anna Howard CEO of Murray Mallee Aged Care talks to Community Care Review about the additional costs...
Forming friendships benefits service provision
Rebecca McIntosh says understanding Masuko Bunney’s life story and interests has helped deliver support that meets her needs. Masuko Bunney...
Silos breaking down as providers look to diversify revenues: report
Disability service providers facing increased competition and funding pressures in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are eyeing...
Online education program to help carers navigate respite system
Carers of people with dementia are being encouraged to participate in a new online education program developed by the University...
Adapting the home environment: training program shares best practice
A series of home modification training workshops for occupational therapists, health professionals and builders are being held around Australia in...
Competition watchdog issues guidance to expanding disability services market
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a suite of resources outlining the rights and obligations of consumers...
New resource launched for health students on ageing and aged care in Australia and New Zealand
Healthy Ageing and Aged Care, a new book edited by Charles Sturt University academics Dr Maree Bernoth and Dr Denise...
Victoria to introduce licensing of disability workers, Premier announces
The Victorian Government will introduce an independent registration and accreditation scheme for disability workers, becoming the first jurisdiction in the...
Study sheds new light on ageing with HIV
Specialist community care teams will continue to play an important role for people living with HIV, particularly with clients who...
Providers demonstrate benefits of CDC in home support: trial
An innovative trial in Western Australia has been piloting the concepts of client choice and control in the Home and...