Help to start a conversation on end-of-life care
Palliative Care Australia has released two new online resources to make it easier for people to record and share their...
Month: May 2017
Spotlight on challenges and opportunities of ageing
Ageing in Australia takes a broad-ranging look at the major policy and practice issues raised by an ageing population. Edited...
Consumer confusion over home care packages
The Department of Health is reviewing the letters sent to consumers as part of the new home care system in light...
Online education resource to deliver palliative care
A new online resource has been launched to support aged care workers to deliver evidence-based palliative care to older Australians....
Seniors need help accessing home care: peaks
Consumers and community care providers say government needs to ramp up information and support for navigating home care amid concerns...
Opinion: Seizing the chance to get the system right
While pushing back the introduction of an integrated in-home care system is not ideal, it will give us an opportunity...
Palliative care at home needs support
New figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show hospitalisations for palliative care increased 19 per cent in...
Consumer-friendly app launched to guide on home mods
DIYmodify app is a decision guide for consumers on home modifications A world-first app has been launched to support older...
Webinars look at open data, assistive tech for community care
Open data and connecting people to emerging smart technologies are being discussed in two webinars coming up this month from...
Online survey to inform diversity framework
The Federal Government is seeking feedback from aged care stakeholders to inform early developmental work on the new framework for...
Continence resources give carers knowledge, support
Community care workers and family carers are being encouraged to access a suite of free resources providing latest information on...
Awards to celebrate community care workers
Australia's community care workers are being encouraged to nominate exceptional colleagues for the 2017 HESTA Community Sector Awards. Presented by...