Articles with tag aged-care
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Baptist Community Services NSW and ACT (BCS) recently marked the end of an old and the beginning of a new era, following movement in its leadership ranks. more... [Tue 07/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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UnitingCare Ageing residents and an unassuming Sydney-based facility played the star roles in a new rock music video clip, available on YouTube now. more... [Tue 07/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Twelve days post election and still no government. You have to laugh.... more... [Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Is community care the only way forward? A joint PC submission from Deloitte and the Aged Care Association of Australia has highlighted a different way forward. more... [Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Introducing more services on QLD's doorstep! The Royal District Nursing Service has just launched its new South-East Queensland subsidiary, YourLife. The new community healthcare organisation promises more services and no waiting lists. more... [Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Warning: Prepare for the tsunami Forget 50 years- the predicted aged care tsunami is predicted to hit in around 15. Leading economist, Professor Henry Ergas explains why. more... [Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Culture change from the top down Conference preview: Management are being called upon to take their leadership potential by the reins and steer towards a more positive direction. more... [Wed 01/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Easy cost savings ignored by providers Top tier accountancy firm fears aged care - and the environment - will pay dearly if efficient use of energy is ignored. more... [Tue 31/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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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] |
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Calling on all Australians to don a thong! A new campaign which centres around a 'National Thong Day' has been launched to raise community awareness about the thousands of young people currently living in aged care facilities. more... [Tue 31/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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ACSA: Exploring the possibilities of aged care Aged and Community Services Australia's (ACSA) upcoming national conference will give industry leaders plenty to think about. more... [Fri 27/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Productivity Commission has proved to be an able and informed listener at a forum convened by a major NSW and ACT provider yesterday more... [Thu 29/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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E-health: change is inevitable An IT expert says it will be impossible to ignore the benefits of an e-health network under current circumstances. more... [Tue 27/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Gillard and Roxon commit to aged care The PM says she will make aged care a "priority" if her government is re-elected. more... [Thu 22/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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The AMA has called for access to medical care to be added to the accreditation standards as part of its election platform. more... [Thu 22/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Seamless continuum of care in Sydney's southwest A proposed integrated seniors living community in Oran Park has been given the green light. more... [Thu 08/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Grant Thornton launches retirement living survey Village operators are being urged to share their views on the changing retirement landscape. more... [Thu 08/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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IRT has opened a $99 million seniors living community in Canberra. more... [Tue 25/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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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] |
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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] |
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The coalition wants more funding as an interim measure while it waits for more fundamental reforms. more... [Mon 10/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Report backs independent complaints body A government-commissioned review of the CIS says the Department should not regulate and investigate aged care. more... [Tue 20/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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One of Australia's biggest welfare groups says aged care reform needs a broader focus. more... [Tue 13/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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ACSA is seeking more support for its image campaign on the back of its kevin87 initiative. more... [Tue 13/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Queensland facility raises money for epilepsy Staff members and a resident from Regis Boronia Heights had their heads shaved to raise money for epilepsy. more... [Thu 08/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care solution is a prerequisite for health reform: Greens Senator Siewert backs the states who have called on the Commonwealth to fix up aged care. more... [Thu 08/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Major Victorian provider launches strategic plan The blueprint has an emphasis on advoacy, positive ageing and dementia. more... [Tue 06/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Rebate cuts hamper green initiatives Reductions in state and federal solar hot water rebates means some residents might miss out on solar hot water. more... [Thu 01/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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General purpose data shows decline The department's own data confirms the sector's declining profitability, according to a Grant Thornton analysis. more... [Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Nurses launch pre-emptive class action Unions in NSW and Qld are launching class actions to prevent wage cuts for nurses. more... [Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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CCOA welcomes Roxon's aged care comments The federal health minister says aged care needs innovative new models. more... [Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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A software provider and a benchmarking service have joined forces to streamline processes for providers. more... [Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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The state's premier says aged care reform should be a top priority in the federal health plan. more... [Mon 29/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Research targets healthy ageing A NSW provider is funding a research project that will promote healthy lifestyles among older Australians. more... [Thu 25/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Better wound screening could cut costs A visiting US expert says Australia has much to learn from the American experience. more... [Thu 25/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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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] |
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New technology to support independence Microchip manufacturer, Intel launches a new remote monitoring and care management solution. more... [Wed 24/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Debate fails to impress aged care providers The CCOA coalition says the government needs to release the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission's inquiry. more... [Wed 24/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care will be 'user pays' within decades Further findings from a national industry survey show that subsidies are not keeping up with care costs. more... [Tue 23/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Seniors' alliance forms in the west An alliance of NGOs and aged care groups has formed in WA to put seniors' issues on the politicial map. more... [Mon 22/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Victorian nurses bombard Tanner's inbox The ANF is stepping up its aged care campaign as the budget draws nearer. more... [Fri 19/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Confronting elder abuse in the community A new resource has been launched to help community care workers identify and respond to elder abuse. more... [Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care facilities are being encouraged to participate in Australia's first national aged care menu survey. more... [Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Campaign for Care of Older Australians has written to the PM, urging him to take up aged care reform. more... [Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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ACSA has formed five groups to develop key solutions to assist the government with health reform. more... [Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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New technology delivers old style radio A new program will see aged care radio programs transmitted to television sets over the internet. more... [Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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"ACFI Mark II" could reshape aged care A benchmarked funding instrument could be expanded to fund all aged care consumers, industry body says. more... [Mon 15/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Telecommunications industry recognises aged care pilot The ConnectCare project has taken out an ATUG award for its use of broadband technoloogy. more... [Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Nurses ramp up aged care campaign A $3 million TV and radio advertising campaign will go to air around the country this month. more... [Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Rising utilities costs will change aged care management Prices for electricity and gas in residential aged care are no longer "fixed". more... [Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care recognised as a great industry for women Seven aged care providers have made the federal government's list of employers of choice for women. more... [Wed 10/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care features in health reform debate Queensland says aged care needs a funding boost as it discusses the PM's health plan. more... [Tue 09/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Hip fracture rates are dropping The incidence rate is decreasing more rapidly among older women than older men. more... [Fri 05/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Nurses bombard treasurer's inbox The QNU is urging Queenslanders to send Wayne Swan an email in a bid to make 2010 the year of the aged care budget. more... [Thu 04/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Hospitals threaten to overshadow aged care A senior industry figure warns that aged care reform could be sidelined as the government addresses health reform. more... [Thu 04/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Nursing scholarships for aged care Close to 700 students and aged care staff members will benefit from the government's latest training announcement. more... [Tue 02/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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A new CHA blueprint calls for a scrapping of the planning formula and a uniform funding system for care at home and in residential facilities. more... [Tue 02/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Avoiding 'difficult' complaints There are three common mistakes to avoid when responding to complaints, according to one of Australia's leading experts in complaints management. more... [Wed 24/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Independent MP highlights regional aged care issues He says regional communities need more support to help older citizens lead independent lives. more... [Wed 24/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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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] |
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The latest national aged care financial survey shows further declines in net profit and the return on assets. more... [Mon 22/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Co-located clusters for ageing in place A Sydney provider has opened its latest facility, aimed at helping older people to remain in their own community. more... [Mon 22/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aromatherapists want ACFI change Practitioners say their work in aged care has dramatically declined since the latest funding tool was introduced. more... [Thu 18/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The ethics of technology in aged care A hypothetical discussion in Melbourne next week will consider the appropriate balance of technology in aged care. more... [Thu 18/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care interest remains after aborted acquisition A large private healthcare operator is thinking about expanding into aged care. more... [Tue 16/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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National e-med management plan The AIITC is developing a plan to implement a national medication solution in the next few years. more... [Tue 16/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The educational sessions will cover a range of aged care topics such as dementia care and wound care. more... [Thu 11/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Twenty aged care nurses and residents went to the nation's capital to persuade politicians to put the focus on aged care. more... [Thu 04/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care costs set to soar: IGR The number of people aged 85 and over will quadruple by 2050, forcing an increase in aged care spending. more... [Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Academics and industry leaders have one more week to submit abstracts for presentations. more... [Fri 29/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Removal of tax concession would hurt aged care Leaked reports suggest the Henry tax review will recommend an end to the charitable status of not-for-profit aged care providers. more... [Mon 25/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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A leading industry figure says the focus on healthcare reform in the lead up to this year's election presents a valuable opportunity for aged care. more... [Mon 25/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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New lobbying approach needed: Santoro The former minister for ageing says the industry needs to devise a completely "new direction". more... [Tue 19/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Plans submitted for $51m seniors community The proposed Wollongong site features a mixture of high and low residential care and independent living places. more... [Mon 18/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Industry attitudes need to change: Strain A senior industry leader says it's time to move from a welfare model to a consumer model. more... [Tue 12/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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IRT purchases prominent Wollongong site The Links Seaside community is part of the organisation's ongoing expansion plan. more... [Mon 11/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Housing highlights at rural conference The AAG's 2010 rural conference will look at sustainable neighbourhoods and communities for an ageing population. more... [Tue 22/12/2009 12:00:00] |
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The major health IT company has launched an integrated management solution for aged care. more... [Thu 10/12/2009 12:00:00] |
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New approach to seniors investment A charitable foundation has been launched to develop new ways of providing for older Australians. more... [Thu 03/12/2009 12:00:00] |
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Hillcrest takes out facility of the year Regis named its outstanding facility of 2009 at its national staff awards gala dinner in Melbourne last week. more... [Tue 01/12/2009 12:00:00] |
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Disability inquiry will look at aged care The aged care system is included in the scope of a PC report into alternative methods for funding disability services. more... [Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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There could be over 37,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people with dementia in Australia by 2031. more... [Tue 24/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Consumers must contribute to reform As the sector calls for reform, a Canadian expert highlights the need for consumer input. more... [Tue 24/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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New guide busts palliative care myths CHA has launched a new palliative care guide aimed at health professionals. more... [Thu 19/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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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] |
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Facilties are dipping into savings The results from the latest Stewart Brown aged care survey show the average facility has a total net loss. more... [Fri 13/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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New WA chair says system is "fatally flawed" A vocal campaigner for the sector has been elected chairman of ACSWA at a time when the industry faces serious challenges. more... [Wed 11/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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New vision for Victorian provider Client choice and advocacy are at the centre of Benetas's new strategic direction. more... [Tue 10/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Tool for finding the perfect site MacroPlan has created a single-score index which compares the development potential of different locations. more... [Wed 04/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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The retirement living operator wants to pay $74 million to join with the IOR group. more... [Mon 02/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Aged care leaders have met with politicians in Canberra to put forward the industry's recommendations as talks about health reform continue. more... [Mon 02/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Minister relies on "record funding" Justine Elliot has told parliament that while the Howard Government neglected aged care, the Rudd Government has provided record funding. more... [Tue 27/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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ACCV has launched its vision statement for the next decade at its AGM in Melbourne. more... [Thu 22/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Aromatherapy decline under the ACFI Aromatherapists say they have lost a lot of aged care business since the new tool was introduced. more... [Tue 20/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Aged care nurses are older than their colleagues The latest data from the AIHW shows that nurses working in aged care are older and less likely to be registered. more... [Mon 19/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Surge in high-level community care places A report from the AIHW shows that the number of EACH and EACH D packages rose significantly in 2007-08. more... [Thu 15/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Port Augusta recognises its aged care heroes The South Australian city has presented awards to its best aged care agency and individual. more... [Thu 15/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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The NHHRC reform process presents a "once in a generation" opportunity for the sector. more... [Thu 08/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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E-health plan expresses urgency NEHTA has released a strategic plan for 2009-2012, outlining how it plans to lead the uptake of e-health. more... [Tue 06/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Lend Lease to buy out remaining Primelife securities The property developer plans to pay $170 million to purchase the remaining 57 per cent share in Primelife. more... [Tue 29/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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Over $600,000 raised for major campaign ACSA's national image campaign is progressing strongly ahead of next month's launch. more... [Thu 27/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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The federal government has announced a further $43.8 million worth of funding for personal carers. more... [Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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Where to next with aged care informatics? A symposium in Canberra next month will focus on developing a vision for aged care informatics. more... [Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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Consumer group lends support to new model A Qld consumer representative says supported living could provide a solution to the challenge of ageing in place. more... [Tue 14/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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More robotics predictions for aged care A Sydney robotics researcher has tipped that there will be robots working in aged care within a decade. more... [Thu 07/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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Senate committee embraces reform agenda The report on aged care includes some recommendations for fundamental changes. more... [Wed 29/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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A NSW government department is targeting aged care providers for a program aimed at helping businesses to boost their sustainability. more... [Sat 11/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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Doctors call for change to standards The AMA wants the accreditation system to be ammended so that it includes access to medical care. more... [Tue 17/03/2009 12:00:00] |
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Partnership approach to CALD care Mainstream providers and culturally specific groups need to work together to provide culturally appropriate care, accoring to a new report. more... [Thu 18/12/2008 12:00:00] |
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More Aboriginal respite needed A study on the needs of older Aboriginal people on NSW's mid north coast has identified a need for more Indigenous-specific short term care options and more Indigenous carers. more... [Fri 12/12/2008 12:00:00] |
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The government has released the vital information you will need to participate in the 2008-09 ACAR. more... [Wed 05/11/2008 12:00:00] |
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Alternative accommodation for younger people in aged care The Victorian Government has supported a new project to help younger people with disabilities move from residential aged care to appropriate supported accommodation. more... [Wed 07/05/2008 12:00:00] |
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CALD residents are still receiving insensitive treatment, says a new report. more... [Tue 29/04/2008 12:00:00] |
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The Victorian provider is boosting its involvement in advocacy with the development of a new position. more... [Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00] |
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Wage cuts are highly "unlikely" ACSA says claims that some nurses will lose $300 from their weekly wage are theoretical only. more... [Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00] |
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