New resource helps navigate death and dying
In-home care provider Fernlea Community Care has commissioned a book to help people involved in caring for someone at the...
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More inclusive communities for people with disability
The NSW Government is working on creating more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disability. The NSW Disability Inclusion...
Amaroo CEO David Fenwick announces retirement
Amaroo Care Services CEO David Fenwick, who oversaw the provider's launch of a home care packages service for older residents...
Councils take lead to protect vulnerable residents
Local councils are stepping up to help support older residents and other vulnerable people living in their communities. Carol Adams...
‘The answer is investment in staff’
Dr Veronique Boscart A Canadian aged care provider is focusing on staff training, upskilling and career development and a team...
Inquiry debates barriers to tech in aged care
Daniella Greenwood and Dr Tanya Petrovich More involvement with end users during development and a broader mindset about innovation are...
Art breaks down barriers of dementia
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney has launched an online toolkit for people living with dementia and their support...
Aged care’s best in tech honoured
IRT Group were named winners for the best innovative development. Image: Event Photography McLean Care, BaptistCare and IRT Group are...
Game shows promise to engage residents with dementia
Residents playing with Tovotafel Original. Source: Active Cues A new projector-based game with sensors is helping to increase physical, cognitive...
SA govt to fund innovative palliative care projects
The South Australian health department has launched a $16-million-grants program to improve access to palliative care services including in residential...
Benetas comes on board coalition against ageism
Victorian aged care provider Benetas has joined the national campaign combatting ageism EveryAGECounts. EveryAGE Counts, which was established by the...
Dementia training tool heads to WA
Churches of Christ in Queensland staff taking part in the Virtual Dementia Tour Aged care service and education provider Churches...