Getting care management right
A robust and holistic assessment tool, the aged care taskforce, technology, and provider innovation are key to quality care management...
Month: June 2023
New taskforce holds first discussions
The need to address long-term funding of the aged care sector was among the topics discussed at the inaugural meeting...
Campaign aims to support at home dementia carers
A national television campaign has been launched to help carers of people living with dementia. Called Dementia affects us all...
Poor consultation, communication top cause of complaints
Complaints made against home care providers continued to rise in the most recent reporting period. There were 2,446 complaints directed...
Find and list aged care jobs
In partnership with CareerOne, our sister title Australian Ageing Agenda has launched a jobs board, which lists roles across all...
Establishing your service for change
There’s one key thing you should be asking as you ready your organisation for the changing sector, writes, Andrea Petriwskyj....
Reform delay stagnates sector, says report
The second postponement of the Support at Home program is stalling the industry, according to a new report. Home care...
Sadler joins Meals on Wheels
Former aged care provider and peak chief Paul Sadler has been appointed chair of the board of meal delivery service...
King’s birthday honours recognise aged care academic
Emeritus Professor Colleen Cartwright has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) “for significant service to aged...
Rise in reporting of elder abuse
New data shows a 38 per cent increase in reports of elder abuse in New South Wales during 2020-2022. Almost...
Technology transforming home care sector
Home care providers need to embrace innovation and maintain momentum if they are to succeed, says an industry expert. “As...
Home care profit margins down
Home care providers’ profit margins have decreased, according to the sector’s latest financial report. Released last week, the Quarterly Financial...