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The judges have ruled!

The judging panel has made a decision and the Positive Living in Aged Care Awards (NSW) have been handed out. The winners are... more...

[Tue 31/08/2010 12:00:00]

Report ignores bigger picture: Alzheimer's Australia

AA says the latest reform proposals do not do enough to increase choice for older Australians. more...

[Mon 02/08/2010 12:00:00]

Industry drives aged care reform

ACAA, Hynes and PKF target funding, planning and compliance in their landmark report. more...

[Fri 30/07/2010 12:00:00]

The industry's new cloud solution

ACSA and ACAA have joined forces with NEC to launch a cloud computing platform for aged care providers. more...

[Tue 27/07/2010 12:00:00]

Annual funding boost is "absolutely appalling"

Both ACSA and ACAA say the increase announced by the government will not be enough to put the industry on a sustainable footing. more...

[Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00]

Compelling case for aged care reform

Ninety-one per cent of providers are in favour of legislative reform according to a recent survey. more...

[Tue 18/05/2010 12:00:00]

Another disappointing budget: aged care groups

With no solutions to the immediate funding issues, the sector could be in for a long wait. more...

[Thu 13/05/2010 12:00:00]

Finance, the future and sustainability

Aged care leaders, federal politicians and financial consultants will come together for a seminar on industry sustainability next month. more...

[Tue 11/05/2010 12:00:00]

ACAA Annual Congress 14-16 November 2010

Ageing in Australia - evolution or revolution? The ACAA 29th Annual Congress will provide a unique opportunity for members of the aged care industry to extend their knowledge in their respective professional fields. more...

[Wed 31/03/2010 12:00:00]

Time running out for survey on the Act

Aged care providers only have a few more days to take part in an industry-wide survey on the Aged Care Act. more...

[Thu 25/03/2010 12:00:00]

Reviewing the Act

ACAA and Hynes are encouraging providers to take part in a survey about the Aged Care Act. more...

[Mon 01/03/2010 12:00:00]

Unanimous support for national campaign

Delegates at the Tri-State Conference have backed the Campaign for care of older Australians. more...

[Mon 01/03/2010 12:00:00]

Bed shortage "quite possible" within seven years

Aged care providers are struggling to access funding for new facilities, according to a new survey. more...

[Tue 23/02/2010 12:00:00]

Aged care facilities should be assessed on GP visits: AMA

But the industry says it would be an unreasonable requirement to impose on providers. more...

[Thu 04/02/2010 12:00:00]

2009-10 ACAR: under-subscriptions predicted again

The government is focusing on community care as industry leaders say residential places will be under-subscribed. more...

[Wed 27/01/2010 12:00:00]

PM addresses ageing population

Kevin Rudd said health and aged care spending will be affected unless there is a boost to workforce participation and productivity. more...

[Tue 19/01/2010 12:00:00]

NSW and Queensland nurses lose out

The ANF has warned that nurses will leave aged care in NSW and Queensland with their pay set to fall in July. more...

[Tue 12/01/2010 12:00:00]

Letter shows lack of confidence: May

The Shadow Minister for Ageing says providers have lost confidence because the government has failed to ensure the viability of the sector. more...

[Mon 23/11/2009 12:00:00]

Moving aged care into the 21st century

The rationale, structures and life stages that shaped society last century no longer apply, says a leading social researcher. more...

[Thu 19/11/2009 12:00:00]

Australia leads the world in diagnosis

Aged care facilties in Australia were the best at detecting health conditions among residents in an international census. more...

[Tue 17/11/2009 12:00:00]

Top employers and buildings

ACAA announces the winners of its employer of choice and building awards. more...

[Mon 16/11/2009 12:00:00]

Making a difference in aged care

Aged care providers need to highlight the sense of purpose that comes from working in the industry, says a workforce expert. more...

[Mon 16/11/2009 12:00:00]

Aged Care Act under review

ACAA has commissioned a lawyer to conduct a review of the Aged Care Act based on industry issues. more...

[Tue 10/11/2009 12:00:00]

Industry backs ACFI review terms

The broad scope of the review gives providers the chance to share their grievances with the tool. more...

[Fri 06/11/2009 12:00:00]

Measuring the burden of compliance

ACAA and ACU are conducting an online survey to track the amount of time lost to compliance monitoring in residential aged care. more...

[Tue 19/05/2009 12:00:00]

Minister replies to ACAA

Justine Elliot has told a peak industry body to look at ways to pay staff better wages. more...

[Thu 02/10/2008 12:00:00]

"Full support" for SAGE

ACSA has formally agreed to get behind the international study tour program. more...

[Mon 14/07/2008 12:00:00]

Leaders unite for funding fix

A sustainable future was a key theme at ACCV's annual state congress. more...

[Tue 24/06/2008 12:00:00]

PM's Summit ignores ageing: ACAA

ACAA CEO, Rod Young, says he is "perplexed" by the Government's failure to acknowledge ageing issues in its proposed Australia 2020 Summit. more...

[Wed 06/02/2008 12:00:00]

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

13th CMSA National Conference 16th & 17th September 2010

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Case Management Society of Australia's 13th National Conference and Exhibition to be held over two days at the Sofitel, Melbourne.

Wed 28/07/2010 10:29:24 / Read More »

Ausclean 27-28 September 2010

Grand Pavilion, Rose Hill, Sydney FREE to attend - FREE parking

Wed 28/07/2010 10:41:54 / Read More »

Aged Care Nurse Managers Conference

Kardinia Centre Geelong, Victoria October 27 & 28

Fri 03/09/2010 10:09:22 / Read More »

Dementia Recreation National Conference 2010

Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, October 20 & 21

Fri 03/09/2010 09:57:29 / Read More »

Australia's Retirement Village Association presents AdvantAge10 26 - 28 Oct

200 years of experience condensed into 2 days! Due to unprecedented demand for hands on in-depth presentations from leaders in the industry the Retirement Village Association 2010 National Conference AdvantAge10 will be offering 6 unique master class sess

Tue 03/08/2010 02:41:37 / Read More »

ACAA Annual Congress 14-16 November 2010

Ageing in Australia - evolution or revolution? The ACAA 29th Annual Congress will provide a unique opportunity for members of the aged care industry to extend their knowledge in their respective professional fields.

Wed 31/03/2010 10:07:05 / Read More »

Alzheimer's Australia 14th national conference 17- 20 May 2011

17 - 20 May are the dates to put in your diary for 2011, that way you won't miss the Alzheimer's Australia 14th national conference in Queensland

Mon 02/08/2010 10:32:21 / Read More »

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Consumers drive dementia research agenda

A group of Australians affected by dementia is at the forefront of a $3 million initiative to improve the quality of dementia care.

Tue 07/09/2010 11:06:10 / Read More »

Get some shut eye for science!

Researchers are encouraging older people to participate in the Big Sleep Survey throughout the month of August.

Wed 18/08/2010 03:54:09 / Read More »

Everything you need to know about squalor

A Sydney provider has launched an online toolkit with information and advice about hoarding and domestic squalor.

Thu 05/08/2010 12:39:55 / Read More »

More respect for older Australians

A new three-phase, three-year research trial will investigate why ageist attitudes prevail and what can be done to solve the problem.

Tue 03/08/2010 12:51:03 / Read More »

Affordable housing a poll priority

A new poll shows overwhelming support for more affordable housing as Australia's population grows and ages

Tue 27/07/2010 02:47:24 / Read More »