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australian ageing agenda

Articles with tag accreditation

Sanctioned nursing home takes action

A sanctioned NSW nursing home, recently placed under the nation's media spotlight, has taken action to improve its current standard of care. more...

[Tue 13/07/2010 12:00:00]

Accreditation chief congratulates industry on "really good report"

Australia's aged care homes improved their level of compliance in the fourth accreditation round. more...

[Fri 21/05/2010 12:00:00]

Greens propose new body to oversee aged care

The minor party has released a comprehensive discussion paper designed to generate feedback from providers. more...

[Mon 10/05/2010 12:00:00]

Private home care needs accreditation

The founder of a Sydney home care service says the absence of regulation in the industry is "very scary". more...

[Wed 10/02/2010 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]

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]

PC slams aged care regulation in final report

The Productivity Commission has reiterated its concerns about aged care regulation in the final version of its review. more...

[Thu 17/09/2009 12:00:00]

Large provider calls for tailored accreditation programs

The organisation says accreditation should remain in place unless it's revoked and successful homes should receive fewer visits. more...

[Tue 04/08/2009 12:00:00]

Submissions target "meaningless" website

Industry bodies have criticised the listing of sanctions and non-compliance on a government-run consumer website. more...

[Tue 21/07/2009 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]

Get ready for more visits

The number of agency visits will increase from 1 July, in a bid to improve "transparency". more...

[Mon 30/06/2008 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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EDUCATION & TRAINING


RESEARCH & CLINICAL NEWS

Let's talk about sex

The elephant in the room, sex and sexual function, will be exposed at the National Ageing Research Institute's (NARI) biennial seminar on Active Ageing in Melbourne tomorrow.

Thu 09/09/2010 01:21:05 / Read More »

Why falls rates won't come down!

A leading expert on the area of falls prevention explains why, despite all the best evidence, falls rates will just not come down.

Thu 09/09/2010 12:30:18 / Read More »

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 »