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National home safety design standards

Australian governments should consider implementing a home safety design ratings scheme to improve safety for seniors in the home and reduce government spending on health care, say architects.

Thu 16/05/2013 04:45:10 / Read More »

New CEO for SCC

The new leader for not-for-profit service provider Southern Cross Care WA has this week begun work in the top job.

Wed 08/05/2013 01:25:16 / Read More »

200 year milestone for oldest charity

A very significant birthday today for the Benevolent Society in NSW - Australia's first charity.

Tue 07/05/2013 10:18:36 / Read More »

Award winning work

The awards season has begun with recognition of excellence on the agenda. High achievers in the technology area were recognised last week at ITAC 2013 and this week ACS NSW & ACT members are in the limelight.

Tue 07/05/2013 09:34:51 / Read More »

There is nothing like a Dame

On the eve of her abdication earlier this week, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands awarded a knighthood to the CEO of Victorian aged services provider, DutchCare.

Fri 03/05/2013 01:22:51 / Read More »

New MD for Bupa

Australia's largest private aged care provider has a new managing director in a senior change of guard in the Asia Pacific region.

Thu 02/05/2013 11:28:41 / Read More »

Queensland Baptist Care gets a makeover

A catchy single-word name and smart new brand identity is in store for a Queensland care services provider, starting next Monday.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:36:57 / Read More »

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
ICN 25th Quadrennial Congress

18 - 23 May 2013, 2013. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia.

Tue 02/04/2013 02:37:54 / Read More »
RDNS looks forward to seeing you at the ICN Conference

18-23 May. Five senior RDNS (Royal District Nursing Service) researchers will present key papers on contemporary clinical issues at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) 25th Quadrennial Congress in Melbourne, Australia.

Thu 11/04/2013 08:26:46 / Read More »
Delivering Consumer Directed Aged Care

21st & 22nd May 2013, Crown Promenade, Melbourne. Offering responsive & flexible care in an era of reform. *** Final workshop seats selling fast ***

Tue 19/03/2013 11:37:32 / Read More »
ATSA Daily Living Expo - Brisbane

23 May 2013, Redlands, Brisbane. Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia brings together more than 50 exhibitors and 20 speakers for FREE event.

Wed 17/04/2013 11:41:52 / Read More »
LASA Victoria State Congress & Exhibition 2013

Thursday 20 - Friday 21 June 2013, Flemington Racecourse. The LASA Victoria State Congress & Exhibition is back by popular demand in 2013 after a SOLD OUT State Congress in 2012.

Wed 03/04/2013 12:08:45 / Read More »
2nd Annual Aged Care Training

26th & 27th June 2013, L'Aqua, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney. This conference will examine strategies for strengthening quality and meeting future needs of aged care training under the current regulatory reform.

Tue 19/03/2013 03:21:34 / Read More »
NIMAC Conference & Trade Exhibition 2013

The Nurses In Management Aged Care Conference & Trade Exhibition 2013 will be held at Jupiter's, Gold Coast from 4 - 5 July 2013. A full day Clinical Workshop will be held prior to the conference on Wednesday 3 July.

Tue 21/05/2013 02:43:45 / Read More »
HIC 2013

15 - 18 July 2013. Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide. HIC is Australia's most prestigious e-health event with a program that represents the cutting-edge in health informatics research and technology.

Fri 15/03/2013 08:48:27 / Read More »
7th Australasian Better Boards Conference

July 5,6, & 7, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Focusing specifically on governance & leadership knowledge and guidance for leaders of Australasia’s non-profit organisations, the 7th Australasian Better Boards Conference will be held at the Mel

Wed 03/04/2013 05:11:06 / Read More »
Better Practice 2013

Better Practice conferences have an outstanding blend of industry experts and keynote speakers on relevant topics who will bring you practical advice on improving practical information about better practice ideas.

Wed 12/09/2012 02:40:57 / Read More »
LASA National Congress 2013

5 - 7 August 2013, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) welcomes the age services industry to the networking event of 2013. Seek wisdom from Mark Bouris, Jon Dee & Todd Coates.

Fri 19/04/2013 08:42:34 / Read More »
Strengthening the Aged Care Workforce

21st & 22nd August, CQ Functions, Melbourne. The Strengthening Aged Care Workforce conference will explore the current workforce pressures and future needs of the aged care workforce.

Mon 13/05/2013 08:39:37 / Read More »

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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Foundations for managing risk in aged care

Risk management is everyone's responsibility.

Wed 03/10/2012 01:24:58 / Read More »
Making the most of complaints

"Complaints should be welcomed"

Wed 03/10/2012 01:33:55 / Read More »
Understanding accreditation: a practical toolkit for homes course

Be better prepared for your next accreditation visit.

Wed 03/10/2012 01:31:46 / 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.

Fri 19/11/2010 11:09:57 / Read More »


HOT PRODUCTS

Prevention is better than care

Identify critical IT issues before they impact your care services with 24x7 monitoring.

Tue 14/08/2012 03:29:37 / Read More »

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 »
RESEARCH & CLINICAL NEWS

Wound champions wanted

Residential aged care providers are invited to participate in the implementation of a new government supported, evidence based training program which promises to be the last word on best practice wound care.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:11:06 / Read More »

Staring down stigma

With more than 3 million people expected to develop dementia between now and 2050, Australia needs to address and overcome the issue of stigma associated with the condition.

Fri 17/05/2013 11:59:32 / Read More »

Back pain sufferers wanted for study

Curtin University researchers are looking for volunteers with low back pain to take part in a study which aims to understand the reasons beyond persistent pack pain.

Tue 14/05/2013 03:10:25 / Read More »

New 'medical food' successful in early stage Alzheimer's

It's not a cure but a new 'food for special medical purposes' (or FSMP) offers evidence based help with memory function for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Thu 09/05/2013 10:27:17 / Read More »

What's keeping older couples awake at night?

A QUT researcher seeks participants for two studies investigating factors that impact on healthy sleep in older adults. Couples over the age of 65 are wanted for one study. People who are carers for a loved one with dementia, are wanted for the other stud

Thu 02/05/2013 10:54:55 / Read More »