Enhancing home care services through technology
The aged care royal commission has heard how two home care providers are using technology to support clients, improve quality...
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Workers unable to meet social, emotional needs of older people
The majority of community aged care workers say the system isn't allowing them to meet the emotional and social needs...
Royal commission hears 430 deaths reported to NDIS regulator
The NDIS regulator was notified of more than 69,000 reportable incidents over six months including 432 deaths connected to disability...
Provider looks to roll out 1500 SDA homes across Australia
Disability housing provider Casa Capace has opened its first smart multi-dwelling home for people with disabilities in south-western Sydney as...
Bushfire funding available for CHSP providers
Commonwealth Home Support providers whose ability to deliver services has been hit by the recent bushfires can apply for additional...
Progressing to a brighter future for Indigenous Australians
Australian Unity's executive general manager for Indigenous Services Ken Markwell reflects on National Apology Day. This week, twelve years ago,...
Cottage dementia respite could delay aged care for years, says study
Cottage respite may cost more than a stay in an aged care facility, but it can help people with dementia...
Australia Day Honour for disability advocate
Disability advocate Carly Findlay is thrilled to have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service...
GP guidelines updated to include elder abuse, LGBT
Elder abuse and issues relating to the care of LBGT people are covered for the first time in new clinical...
Beresfield Community Care merges with Adssi group
NSW aged care and disability service provider Beresfield Community Care (BCC) has merged with the Adssi group as providers fight...
New learning platform aims to improve dementia care
Simplicity is important when communicating with a person with dementia, the head of Dementia Australia tells Community Care Review. Consumer...
WA’s first dementia bus about to hit the road
WA’s first purpose-built community dementia bus has been launched to provide respite and information to dementia carers, give people living...