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Workforce Compact: Australia's reaction AAA retreats to new and old methods of measuring public and sector opinion of the recently announced Workforce Compact. Read what has been said on and off the Twitter-feed. more... [Thu 07/03/2013 12:00:00] |
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A recap of industry movements, important news items, awards and grant funding announcements, and upcoming events of note. more... [Thu 06/12/2012 12:00:00] |
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More than 100 residents have been safely evacuated after a south-coast NSW aged care centre caught fire earlier today. NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW both attended the scene and now confirm that all is well. Residents are currently being relocated. more... [Tue 04/12/2012 12:00:00] |
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Ageing research grants awarded IRT's Research Foundation has announced the recipients of its $600k pool of research grants for projects leading to a greater understanding of the ageing process and the care and wellbeing of senior Australians. more... [Thu 29/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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News in brief from the ageing agenda, with information about upcoming ageing seminars, recent research, a new media campaign, and more. more... [Thu 13/09/2012 12:00:00] |
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News in brief from the ageing agenda, featuring bites of information about recent research, property purchases, branding movements, and more. more... [Tue 04/09/2012 12:00:00] |
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Sprinklers mandated for NSW nursing homes Residential aged care operators have 18 months to install sprinkler systems in their facilities, bringing them into line with Victoria and Queensland regulations. Consumer advocates praise the new regulations while providers express timeline concerns. more... [Thu 16/08/2012 12:00:00] |
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Wollongong may be bucking the trend in aged care and retirement living with it's strong pipeline of new developments. IRT announced its latest $25m project yesterday, with thanks to the Government's aged care reforms. more... [Tue 14/08/2012 12:00:00] |
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Australian researchers and institutions only have until 5pm Monday July 31 to apply for up to $300,000 worth of grant funding through the third round of IRT Research Foundation grants. more... [Thu 19/07/2012 12:00:00] |
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The Benevolent Society's head of ageing, Barbara Squires and ACAA chief, Rod Young will join the NSW & ACT operator, IRT in a move that aims power up the organisation's growing research and advocacy role. more... [Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00] |
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A new partnership with a like-minded aged care provider from the UK covers staff retention and professional development at the same time. more... [Thu 01/12/2011 12:00:00] |
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More stories from winners of the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agencies (ACSAA) national Better Practice Awards more... [Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00] |
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Aged care provider, IRT, cleared out the competition at the 2011 Australian Business Awards. more... [Tue 26/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Vox pops: To merge or not to merge? AAA asks providers and industry leaders what they think about the ACSA/ACAA merger. more... [Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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The unions and employers agree - the recently announced increase in Commonwealth funding is not enough. more... [Wed 06/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Solving social isolation - successfully In under four years time, the sector will know exactly what to do to combat social isolation, thanks to researchers at the University of Adelaide, 900 older people and a host of project partners. more... [Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00] |
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An IRT recreational activities officer has been recognised as the Carer of the Year, winning the top gong in this year's National Nursing Home Awareness Week Awards. more... [Thu 16/09/2010 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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...A giant leap for consumers? The government has announced the allocation of 700 CDC packaged care and respite places. more... [Tue 27/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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NSW-based aged care provider, IRT, has appointed a new human resource specialist to its executive team. more... [Tue 29/06/2010 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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IRT takes control of latest acquisition The high profile Wollongong seniors living community has played an important role in the group's expansion plans. more... [Mon 08/03/2010 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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There's a new 'oldest person in Australia'! more... [Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00] |
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10 - 13 November 2013, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. First major aged care event post-election. Held in time for attendance at Melbourne's famous Spring Carnival. Over 20 high calibre National and international speakers confirmed!
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Mon 26/03/2012 04:11:14 / Read More »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.
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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.
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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
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