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australian ageing agenda

Articles with tag policy

Government election report card: E for effort

CCOA has rated the aged care election campaigns of the three major political parties against its policy wish list in a 2010 Policy Report Card, issued today. more...

[Thu 19/08/2010 12:00:00]

Opposition proposes aged care agreement

The Coalition wants to strengthen the industry's relationship with government. more...

[Tue 03/08/2010 12:00:00]

Urgent changes needed

The President of ACAA-NSW has called for a number of immediate but incremental reforms. 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]

IRT celebrates government partnership

The NSW provider is among a number of aged care groups which have signed up to the government's agreement with the not-for-profit sector. more...

[Thu 29/04/2010 12:00:00]

SA providers promote positive ageing

The state's church and charitable sector is urging government to work with it on ageing issues. more...

[Wed 10/03/2010 12:00:00]

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]

Aged care entitlement

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]

Warrigal commits to green future

The NSW south coast provider has established a set of environmentally sustainable policies for its 14 sites. more...

[Mon 21/12/2009 12:00:00]

Coalition launches seniors initiative

Older Australians will have the chance to speak about seniors policy issues at a series of forums around the country. more...

[Mon 03/08/2009 12:00:00]

The great bond debate

The NHHRC has put bonds back on the mainstream agenda but Kevin Rudd won't make any decisions for six months. more...

[Tue 28/07/2009 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 »