NFPs must battle for hearts, minds and dollars
Is there a future for not-for-profit aged care providers in a consumer-driven market that seems made-to-measure for private operators? Professor...
Month: August 2018
Australia needs to improve hip fracture care: ANZHFR
Australia is falling down in delivering hip fracture care and providing measures to prevent a secondary fracture once patients leave...
Focus on a ‘geriatric giant’ of healthcare
Along with dementia and incontinence, falls in the elderly constitute one of the three “geriatric giants” of healthcare. Falls affect...
Where to for aged care as political turmoil settles?
Following a week of turmoil in federal politics that ended with a new Prime Minister and disappointment among some stakeholders...
Providers sitting on $329m in unspent funds
Home care providers are holding $329 million of unspent funds on behalf of consumers and this could increase substantially in...
Guide helps minimise stress of moving into care
A new book on the often stressful and difficult process of moving into a care home provides a practical guide...
NDIS commissioner foreshadows new era for disability providers
As the new head of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Graeme Head is charged with steering the regulatory and...
Providers disappointed aged care remains on outer ministry
Aged care providers have been left disappointed after Prime Minister Scott Morrison failed to appoint a dedicated ageing and aged...
Services for LGBTI, indigenous communities win national awards
South Australian provider Enabling Confidence at Home has been recognised by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency for its services...
Govt provides clarity on Pension Loan Scheme
The federal government has confirmed that money borrowed from the Pension Loan Scheme will not count as assessable income, clearing...
‘Super-aged’ societies present challenges for care sector
With the number of people living to 100 and beyond predicted to increase sixfold over the next 40 years it’s...
Funds to spread community support initiative
Playing Mahjong A Sydney-based community support initiative that is helping older Australians combat social isolation and age well in their...