Provider readiness for landmark home care change in focus as report finds some lag behind
With just weeks to go before deregulation is introduced into home care, the Department of Health has released the findings...
Month: January 2017
Digital disruptors: how technology can help restore the balance of power
Despite some industry resistance, technology platforms have an important role to play in advancing the government’s agenda to hand back...
The war for care worker talent in a consumer-directed market
In the face of a deregulated home care market, supporting and empowering the direct care workforce will be more important...
Empowered clients do well under NDIS but older, rural people struggle: review
The majority of clients in the National Disability Insurance Scheme trial have enjoyed greater choice and control under the new...
Equipping Australia’s dental profession for rise in dementia prevalence
The Australian Dental Association and Alzheimer’s Australia have partnered to release an education resource for dentists to help address the...
New consumer app to help navigate assistive technology market
A free tablet app has been released to support Australians with disability to identify the range of assistive equipment and...
Younger onset dementia toolkit launched for care workers
A new educational resource has been developed to boost the knowledge of care workers supporting people with younger onset dementia....