Sector calls for end to rigid allocation of packages
Provider and consumer peak bodies are urging the Federal Government to increase the flexibility of the home care system to...
Aged Care
Barriers to choice in aged care should be scrutinised: advocate
Brenton Pope addressing the ADA Australia national conference last week. Excessive exit fees and minimum notice periods could turn the...
Specialist workers supporting younger people with dementia
Dementia key workers are helping people with younger onset dementia negotiate tailored services and supporting them to live meaningful lives,...
Federal government launches review into wellness and reablement in home care
The wellness and reablement review will share resources with providers The Department of Health has commissioned consultancy firm Nous Group...
New books to add to your reading list
Covering topics such as successful ageing and intellectual disabilities and dementia, here’s our pick of the latest books to put...
Providers to quiz department on home care changes
The Department of Health is hosting a live webinar for home care providers next week addressing the initial implementation of...
Concerning start to ‘enhanced’ consumer information on My Aged Care
More than two weeks after the launch of new data fields on My Aged Care most home care providers are yet...
Exit fees for home care clients top $4,000, data shows
New information published on My Aged Care has revealed huge market variation in the maximum exit fees clients can expect...
The legal ball game changes in a consumer-focused environment
While a consumer-driven home care market will create new opportunities to innovate and be creative, providers also need to be...
New resource to support seniors in the kitchen
Beehive runs cooking demonstrations for seniors, which is now being streamed to external locations A social enterprise that supports disadvantaged...
Campaign raises awareness of COPD
NPS MedicineWise has launched an education campaign for health professionals and consumers on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which affects more...
Department commissions research into client fees under CHSP
Commonwealth Home Support Program providers are being encouraged to take part in a national survey to provide feedback on the...