Home care services under greater scrutiny
The aged care sector’s regulatory body is now assessing all services of home care providers in a single audit. The...
Month: July 2024
Whiddon exec appointed to nursing advisory body
Whiddon’s deputy chief executive officer Alyson Jarrett has been appointed to the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group. An advisory...
Giving voice to diverse populations in aged care
The government is establishing a dedicated multicultural unit to develop a culturally sensitive aged care sector. Sitting within the Department...
Two new board members at ACH
Aged care and retirement living provider ACH Group has appointed two new board members – Tracey Scott and Scott Long...
Shedding light on elder abuse
The federal government has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse. Beginning Sunday 28 July, the $4.8...
‘Impactful’ discovery may improve dementia drugs
Australian scientists have made a significant discovery that has the potential to improve the effectiveness of drugs currently used to...
Untreated pain an issue for older Australians
Although a significant number of older Australians regularly experience pain, it often goes unmanaged. “Older people have the highest rate...
Book honours Goodwin’s legacy
Staff and residents at Goodwin Aged Care Services sites have been celebrating the not-for-profit provider’s 70th anniversary. In recognition of...
Councils call for two years to implement new Aged Care Act
Local councils have called for a two-year transition plan to implement the new Aged Care Act, saying they’ll need time...
ACP platform secures accelerator grant
Australian digital advance care plan platform Touchstone Life Care has been selected to receive Commonwealth funding through a health technology...
Strong workforce needed to deliver First Nations aged care
If the Elder Care Support program is to have a true impact on the health and wellbeing of First Nations...
Bolton Clarke launches positive ageing campaign
Aged care and retirement living provider Bolton Clarke has developed a drive to promote positive ageing. The TV ad campaign...