We're just not there yet
Up until now, the Opposition has refused to either openly support or reject the government's proposed package of aged care reforms. NACA hopes that tonight will be the night when the sector finds out exactly where it stands.
Thu 10/05/2012 03:11:26 / Read More »All eyes on the ABC@7.30PM
Tonight's federal budget announcement is a must-watch event. According to NACA, Treasurer Swan's budget speech will give the government the green light to get moving on implementing aged care reforms.
Tue 08/05/2012 01:43:21 / Read More »More money, more measures
The Commonwealth has recently announced it will fund a 'blitz' on public dental waiting lists and introduce the long-awaited NDIS as part of the 2012/13 Federal Budget.
Tue 08/05/2012 01:21:13 / Read More »2012 IS the year of the aged care budget!
At around 11.30am today, PM Julia Gillard and Minister Mark Butler, officially announced its response to the PC's aged care inquiry. Read the details, as the government presented them.
Fri 20/04/2012 12:12:01 / Read More »Early onset dementia centre an Australian first
The NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability ceremoniously laid the first brick in Australia's first day respite centre just for people with younger onset dementia - which the Minister hopes will be the first of many.
Thu 17/05/2012 01:08:14 / Read More »New event record set
The Alzheimer's Australia NSW's 2012 Memory Walk & Jog has set a new event record, attracting around 1,400 people who all walked, jogged or ran to raise funds for people living with dementia.
Thu 10/05/2012 02:09:26 / Read More »Older workers cracking the job market
People aged 63 and over are the fastest growing group in the workforce, according to a new survey, numbering about half a million. Yesterday, the federal government announced another program to help older workers get their foot back in the door.
Wed 09/05/2012 04:13:14 / Read More »Just what the PC ordered
Queensland's aged care 'icon' isn't waiting for the slow drip of aged care policy reform, choosing instead to unveil its own blueprint for a 'flexible, appropriate, sustainable and seamless' customer focused service model.
Tue 15/05/2012 06:09:48 / Read More »The heat of the moment: inside the Quakers Hill fire
A particularly poignant presentation at the recent ACS NSW & ACT State Conference gave a nod to fire sprinklers, and a timely reminder that any fire in a nursing home is truly a firefighter's greatest challenge.
Tue 15/05/2012 04:37:22 / Read More »If you can't be there, get online
Two sessions from Palliative Care Australia's education forum next week will be webcast, free of charge, live from the Great Hall of Parliament House.
Tue 15/05/2012 04:29:30 / Read More »NFPs: the backbone of a successful economy
If it was not for the not-for-profit community, successful for-profit businesses would not be so prosperous, according to futurist and media personality, Dr Keith Suter.
Tue 15/05/2012 12:13:26 / Read More »Free university degrees for aged care workers
The University of Tasmania is offering 120 Associate Degrees in Dementia Care - with no fees - to aged care workers in Tasmania, NSW or the ACT, whose employers belong to an ACSA-affiliated peak body. First come, first served.
Mon 14/05/2012 05:37:30 / Read More »The purpose of purpose
It's important that not-for-profits retain their independence from for-profit aged care providers, according to ACSA's new CEO, John Kelly, who spoke at the ACS NSW & ACT State Conference earlier today.
Thu 10/05/2012 04:27:05 / Read More »
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The ACAA-NSW's Congresses 2012
The ACAA-NSw's tradition for thought-provoking and informative Annual Congresses continues with this year's Congress, on May 17 and 18, embracing the theme "Has anything changed?"
Wed 28/03/2012 09:20:09 / Read More »The 4th National ACSA Community Care Conference
The 4th National ACSA Community Care Conference and Trade Exhibition Firm Foundations: Flexible Futures will be held on 21st & 22nd May 2012 at the world class Adelaide Convention Centre.
Thu 15/12/2011 02:27:39 / Read More »Clinical Expertise in Dementia Care
Hosted at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Friday May 25, 2012
Tue 17/04/2012 03:48:26 / Read More »Retirement Living World China
Conference Name: Retirement Living World China 2012 Time: 28th-31th May, 2012 Venue: Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel, China
Wed 08/02/2012 03:14:48 / Read More »Modelling Best Practices in Aged Care Training
Improving quality & standards to meet industry needs 19th & 20th June 2012, Citigate Central, Sydney
Thu 16/02/2012 10:32:19 / Read More »2012 ACCV State Congress & Exhibition
ACCV welcomes all delegates, organisations and sponsors to the 2012 ACCV State Congress & Exhibition, Aged Care: A Golden Opportunity for Change, at the Melbourne Park Function Centre, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 June 2012.
Thu 12/04/2012 04:34:24 / Read More »The 6th Australasian Better Boards Conference
A fantastic development opportunity for board members, chief executive officers and senior managers of Australian and New Zealand non-profit organisations.
Thu 23/02/2012 05:52:42 / Read More »The Joanna Briggs Institute
The Joanna Briggs Institute takes great pleasure in inviting you to transform yourself at the 2012 National Australian Conference on Evidence-Based Clinical Leadership, ‘Transforming Clinical Leaders to Reform Healthcare.
Wed 04/04/2012 05:43:28 / Read More »ACSA National Conference 2-5 September 2012
ACSA is Australia’s leading peak body representing church, charitable and community based organisations
Tue 24/04/2012 05:47:14 / Read More »
EDUCATION & TRAINING
GPQ
GPQ in partnership with Health Industry Training (HIT) is offering up to 67% off training courses for the primary health and aged care sectors under the federal government's National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
Mon 02/04/2012 04:19:03 / Read More »The Eden Alternative TM - a TOP 10 Innovation in Aged Care
The Eden Alternative TM philosophy of resident directed care supports and enables residents to live and enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of their frailties.
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CoaguChek XS Plus
Compliance and effective monitoring...two essential components for optimizing oral anticoagulation therapy enabling quality of care.
Tue 03/04/2012 05:43:27 / Read More »THE FUTURE IN HI-LO BEDS IS HERE
SAFER FOR RESIDENTS: The Invacare CS7 combines the features of a hi-lo bed, with the benefits of a lo-lo bed, helping reduce the risk of falls, and minimises the need for restraint.
Mon 26/03/2012 04:11:14 / Read More »Safety assured! With electronic Maintenance Register
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Protecting your residents and staff should be one of the highest priorities in an aged care facility. Recent events in the media have highlighted this issue.
Wed 30/11/2011 05:01:02 / Read More »Malnutrition still a problem
The Dietitians Association has published a new study showing malnutrition is a big risk for older people living at home, and wants the condition to be made a national health priority.
Tue 01/05/2012 04:51:53 / Read More »Prevent STIs with sex-ed
Sexual health education and intervention programs are needed to address the recent increase in STIs among older people.
Thu 26/04/2012 03:38:16 / Read More »Sydney study calls for lean seniors
A University of Sydney study has put out the call for older people who live in the community who have recently lost weight, or have a BMI less than 22.
Tue 24/04/2012 10:19:35 / Read More »Off the drugs - WA study seeks care home residents
The University of Western Australia is calling on residents of aged care facilities to take part in a study, investigating the effects of reducing or withdrawing unnecessary medications.
Tue 24/04/2012 09:33:54 / Read More »The answer is in your genes
Australian researchers are one step closer to developing a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, having recently discovered new genes that increase a person's risk of developing the condition.
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