Grant to fund further study into dementia-friendly communities
An award-winning project to create an inclusive and supportive community for people with dementia and their families will be included...
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New funding to improve dementia care and services
The government has announced a $3 million funding boost to support the national programs for training the aged care workforce...
‘Innovative strategies’ required to increase nutrient content of Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels has been delivering food to older people in Australia since the 1950s. Last year it served more...
Support for services to measure outcomes in palliative care
The Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration has launched a new essentials online course for managers and clinicians to support their knowledge...
Researchers flag concerns with department’s survey
Leading aged and community care researchers have highlighted serious shortcomings in department-commissioned research into the government’s home care changes. The...
Why carers are still core business
The shift to increased client control in home care risks pushing family carers to the background, writes Cathy Duncan. Much...
Best practice flexible respite guide launched for providers
Two new resources aimed at improving the delivery and navigation of respite services for people living with dementia are now...
Specialist workers supporting younger people with dementia
Dementia key workers are helping people with younger onset dementia negotiate tailored services and supporting them to live meaningful lives,...
National guidelines for home delivered meals launched
For the first time, nationally consistent guidelines have been introduced for the home delivered and centre-based meals sector under the...
Online education program to help carers navigate respite system
Carers of people with dementia are being encouraged to participate in a new online education program developed by the University...
Project underway to identify nursing competencies in aged care
Registered nurses are being asked to have their say in the development of Australia’s first set of aged care nursing...
New study investigates quality of Australian respite care
Given very little is known about the quality of day respite centres, a new project will begin a conversation about...