Film helps staff understand what families go through
Anne and Melvin in educational film Mr Velvet Ears A multimedia resource launched this week aims to help residential aged...
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Alzheimer’s drug trial shows promise
Rosie Craven enjoying reading her latest book Participants in an international trial investigating a drug to slow down cognitive decline...
New resources explain quality standards through pictures
Aged Care Quality Standards storyboard on quality standard 8 - organisational governance The quality and safety commission has developed a...
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...
Walking footy program kicks off to keep seniors active
South Australian seniors getting involved in walking footy An aged care provider and an Australian rules football peak body have...
Tensions rise over tender for single assessment approach
The aged care minister has refuted claims that the government is intending to privatise the aged care assessment process as...
ACFA sees ‘merit’ in proposed home care funding overhaul
Home care providers will be paid after services are delivered instead of receiving a lump monthly payment in advance under...
Quality regulator becomes aged care’s one-stop shop
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now the single regulator of aged care services and the primary point...
It’s a wrap! Happy Christmas from the AAA team
As the year comes to a close, today marks AAA’s final regular newsletter of 2019. The teams behind Australian Ageing...
Religious discrimination bill presents challenges for workers
Aged care providers should select staff based on their qualifications, experience and character rather than their religion, an aged care...
New resources help identify elder abuse
OPAN's short video provides information about how to recognise the signs of elder abuse. A new app and an educational...
Hayylo wins pitch event
Audience at the CareFactor pitch day The team behind an aged care experience platform has picked up first prize at...