New guide for embedding advance care planning into aged care
Advance Care Planning Australia and the National Ageing Research Institute have developed a resource to support aged care managers and...
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Online course focuses on latest in dementia care
Community care workers are being encouraged to participate in a free online course run by the University of Tasmania on...
Starting a community conversation on death and dying
Flinders University researchers are running a free online course on palliative care and end-of-life issues. The popular five-week Massive Open...
Consumer guide: top tips for choosing a power of attorney
The Office of the Public Advocate in Victoria and the Commissioner for Senior Victorians have developed a practical guide to...
New resources launched to support inclusive aged care
New online resources for providers to meet the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Service providers with...
Interactive webinar for providers on quality reform, My Aged Care
The Department of Health is hosting a live webinar for aged care service providers next week on the draft quality...
Consultation underway on aged care diversity action plans
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia is inviting providers, culturally and linguistically diverse consumers and carers to have...
New consumer guide for accessing the NDIS
Dementia Australia has developed a resource to help people with younger onset dementia understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance...
‘One-stop shop’ for online mental health resources launched
The Federal Government has launched Head to Health to help people find online resources on mental health Head to Health,...
New guidance for consumers and providers on restorative care
The Department of Health has released a new booklet to guide consumers on accessing the Short-Term Restorative Care Program, as...
Creative colouring book mixes art and nostalgia
Sydney-based artist Annette Innis has drawn 30 scenes inspired by real-life stories for a new colouring book Not-for-profit aged care...
Sharing good practice on supporting diverse communities
A set of new resources has been developed to build the capacity of Commonwealth Home Support Program providers to deliver...