Paramedics could fill gap in palliative care: research
More patients approaching their end of life could die comfortably at home if paramedics were better equipped to help them,...
Year: 2021
LASA awards celebrates creativity and enthusiasm of sector
Blackall Range Care Group has taken out the top award at this year’s Leading Age Services Australia’s awards. The national...
Digital credentials support workforce capability, capacity
Verifiable digital credentials for the aged care workforce can recognise skillsets and prior learning, support career development and provide safety...
Funding for NSW disability advocacy sector
The NSW government has invested $30 million into the disability advocacy sector to help people with disability access services. The...
Unspent funds and packages vs individual plans
There is a legitimate case for older people receiving care at home to hold an unspent funds balance, write Troy...
NDIS app to help participants manage plan
A new app has been launched to help people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to self-manage their plan. The...
Warrigal takes out top gong at ACSA awards
Community aged care provider Warrigal has taken out the award for Provider of the Year at this year’s Aged &...
Helping Hand takes on Whyalla home
South Australian aged care provider Helping Hand Aged Care will take over the operations and management of fellow aged care...
Opportunities, talent lost during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the aged care sector significantly through financial, talent and opportunity losses, an aged care chief...
Unspent funds are impacting providers
The underutilisation of home care package funding is affecting the profitability of home care providers, a webinar on the future...
Federal Government commitment to people with disability
A new strategy from the government will ensure that people with disability can participate as equal members of society. Australia’s...
Peak calls for renewed funding for dementia initiative
Consumer peak body Dementia Australia has this week called on the Australian Government to commit to ongoing funding for a...