Budget supports seniors but fails to address workforce issues
This week’s federal budget has delivered for seniors, but more could have been done to allow older workers to help...
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Aged care consumer panel launched to inform regulator
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is recruiting aged care recipients and their relatives to share their ideas and...
Home care waiting list on downward trajectory
The number of people accessing a home care package is growing, with a reduction in the number of people on...
OPAN expands advocacy services
The older person’s advocacy network OPAN is expanding its aged care advocacy services and will launch a nationwide recruitment drive...
Redress a disappointing omission by RC
Redress should be available to older people who have experienced abuse and neglect in the aged care system, a conference...
OPAN chief among those honoured for contributions to aged care
Older Persons Advocacy Network chief executive officer Craig Gear has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for...
Selection begins of Ageing and Disability Commissioner
The NSW government has begun the process of selecting a new Ageing and Disability Commissioner with wide powers to investigate...
Home care wait forces move to residential care, inquiry hears
The long wait for home care packages is forcing some older people to enter residential care prematurely because of carer...