Calls for government to support technology uptake
The Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council is calling on the Federal Government to assist the sector in adopting ICT so aged services can meet the rapidly increasing demand for care.
Suicide risk among carers highlighted
A “small but significant” proportion of female carers experience death thoughts, a forthcoming study will show, adding to the growing body of evidence on suicide-related thoughts and behaviours in carers.
Providers working out costs of quality review
Providers are determining the costs of participating in quality review in home care to incorporate them in the individual budgets of consumer directed care clients.
Wanted: Like-minded provider for collaboration
Small aged care providers are exploring local partnerships as a way of maximising their strengths and ensuring their long-term survival in a rapidly changing aged care landscape.
Leave changes cost providers up to $100,000
Changes to pre-entry leave arrangements in residential care, which were implemented by the government before Christmas, will cost some providers up to $100,000, ACSA has warned.
Breaking down professional barriers in aged care
If we are serious about ensuring quality care in residential aged care then we have to realise that nurses and care workers cannot do it all, writes Yun-Hee Jeon.

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ACSA Victoria Forum 2014: a practical application for the changes in aged care

2nd Apr

Cultural Diversity in Ageing 2014 Conference: Shaping Inclusive Services

12th Jun - 13th Jun

LASA WA State Conference & Exhibition

15th Jun - 17th Jun

International Dementia Conference - Risky Business 2 - this time its personal

26th Jun - 27th Jun

Latest News

New tool to inspire aged care chefs

By Natasha Egan on March 12, 2014 in Resources 0

A free toolkit has been launched to provide advice on creating easy, delicious, and nutritious restaurant quality meals and improve meal time socialisation among residents.

Industry weighs up new quality watchdog

By Linda Belardi on March 12, 2014 in Government, Industry, News & features 0

While considerable optimism surrounds the expanded role of the new Quality Agency into the quality review of home care, the reforms fall well short of what industry and consumers have been calling for.

Pastoral care – why it’s everyone’s business

By Darragh O'Keeffe on March 12, 2014 in Industry, Social issues 0

Contrary to the misconception among many organisations that spiritual care effectively amounts to providing access to a chaplain, it is in fact something that all staff have a role in.

Magic of animal therapy

By Australian Ageing Agenda on March 11, 2014 in Industry 0

A reunion between an aged care resident living with dementia and his former horse led to the man regaining his voice and is further demonstration of the benefits of animal therapy.

Overtime rates extended to casual community workers

By Linda Belardi on March 7, 2014 in Industry 0

Casual home and community care workers should be entitled to the same overtime penalty rates as part-time and full-time employees, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

Aged care sector committee to guide reforms announced

By Natasha Egan on March 6, 2014 in Consumers, Government, Industry 0

Professor Peter Shergold will chair the new Aged Care Sector Committee, which will work with government as it implements aged care reforms.

Calls for national telehealth strategy

By Australian Ageing Agenda on March 6, 2014 in Technology 0

Telehealth has the potential to save $4 billion a year by reducing hospital admissions for people with chronic and long-term health conditions, industry body tells government.