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Articles with tag retirement-living

A lucky break in tough times

With the support of the local council and state government, a Tasmanian operator has started building a new $46 million independent retirement living and aged care complex in Hobart. more...

[Tue 03/07/2012 12:00:00]

A foothold in capital country

one of Australia's major property developers has announced plans to build a retirement living complex on newly acquired land in the ACT. more...

[Fri 13/01/2012 12:00:00]

Repositioning retirement villages

Retirement Village operators need to be genuinely innovative to capture the imaginations of consumers and build a loyal following like that of the world's most iconic brands. more...

[Tue 22/11/2011 12:00:00]

Vic Government wants clearer RV contracts

Consumer Affairs Victoria has indicated that it wants retirement villages to explain their contracts to prospective residents more clearly, and wants operators' views on regulatory reform. more...

[Thu 20/10/2011 12:00:00]

IRT means business

Aged care provider, IRT, cleared out the competition at the 2011 Australian Business Awards. more...

[Tue 26/07/2011 12:00:00]

Growth spurt

A recent acquisition demonstrates the financial strength of a NSW non-profit provider. more...

[Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00]

AAA giveaway! Step right up folks, and win a prize...

An emergency response centre celebrated 10 years of providing support to older people last Friday, but two lucky AAA readers get the presents! more...

[Tue 17/05/2011 12:00:00]

How does a third of the price sound?

Improving hearing that has started to fade is now much cheaper, quicker and easier than ever before. more...

[Thu 05/05/2011 12:00:00]

To my local council...

It does not happen often but it does happen: Warrigal Care has thanked a local council for recognising the need to earmark land, specifically for seniors living projects. more...

[Tue 03/05/2011 12:00:00]

Diaries at the ready - 28 April

A regular fortnightly reminder of upcoming dates for your diary, calendar or wall planner. more...

[Thu 28/04/2011 12:00:00]

Call for papers: seniors and cyber crime

A symposium will discuss ways to help older people avoid scams and frauds both small and large, either in the real world or online. more...

[Thu 28/04/2011 12:00:00]

Another CEO steps down

Late last week another major industry provider announced the departure of its chief executive. more...

[Tue 19/04/2011 12:00:00]

Universally speaking

The winds of change are blowing through the construction sector, with implications for retirement villages, nursing homes and community care providers. more...

[Thu 14/04/2011 12:00:00]

Should I stay or should I go?

The sector and Government should partner to educate the community on positive planning for later life, says aged care leader. more...

[Tue 05/04/2011 12:00:00]

New leader after 17 years

Catholic Healthcare has announced its successor to Chris Rigby, who led the organisation since it was founded. more...

[Tue 05/04/2011 12:00:00]

Fools rush in to cloud computing

HammondCare's IT chief dispenses pearls of wisdom on negotiating the digital future. more...

[Thu 31/03/2011 12:00:00]

How to make a buck from aged care

Yesterday at Retirement World, a panel discussed something retirement village operators want to know: how do you make money from aged care? more...

[Thu 31/03/2011 12:00:00]

The $6 million masons

Masonic Homes continues to grow, having just announced construction starting mid-year, and plans to break new ground in the near future. more...

[Mon 28/02/2011 12:00:00]

How things happen: the case of Queens Lake Village

The rights of RV residents to demand more detailed budgets will be tested in this case that residents are likening to 'David versus Goliath' more...

[Fri 04/02/2011 12:00:00]

The devil's in the detail: RV residents vs operators

RV resident protest action may be just a taste of a new consumer demand-led future more...

[Fri 04/02/2011 12:00:00]

NFP begins work on resort-style apartments

A major Queensland provider has begun construction on the first of six luxury retirement developments. more...

[Thu 20/01/2011 12:00:00]

Changing face of retirement living

Different demographics and expectations will impact on aged care developments, according to the new CEO of MacroPlan. more...

[Mon 29/11/2010 12:00:00]

Residential care versus retirement living

Aged care organisations that provide only residential care do it a lot tougher than those organisations which offer a diverse mix of lifestyle and care options. more...

[Thu 28/10/2010 12:00:00]

ILUs: the big picture

Melbourne researchers are issuing a national survey to gain a better understanding of social housing for older people. more...

[Tue 26/10/2010 12:00:00]

New direction for retirement apartments

Stockland has unveiled a new design for its seniors apartments. more...

[Thu 21/10/2010 12:00:00]

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]

A capital community

IRT has opened a $99 million seniors living community in Canberra. more...

[Tue 25/05/2010 12:00:00]

Open space retirement on the peninsula

Australian Unity is about to start work on its largest retirement community at Mornington. more...

[Tue 02/03/2010 12:00:00]

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]

Becton announces net loss

But retirement valuations in December hold some good news for the Melbourne-based property group. more...

[Thu 11/02/2010 12:00:00]

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]

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]

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]

Strong top end sales

Masonic Homes' new Tiwi Gardens community is proving a hit in the NT. more...

[Wed 23/12/2009 12:00:00]

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]

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]

Aevum begins merger talks

The retirement living operator wants to pay $74 million to join with the IOR group. more...

[Mon 02/11/2009 12:00:00]

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]

Salford sees potential in troubled village

The operator will manage a Melbourne village where work has stalled since the previous owner went into receivership. more...

[Wed 29/07/2009 12:00:00]

Prime Trust to offload outsourced villages

The property downturn has forced the trust to focus on its core business, which has taken a hit in value. more...

[Wed 15/07/2009 12:00:00]

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]

Expansion plans for supported living model

A Qld group pioneering a new model for seniors living has announced significant growth plans. more...

[Wed 08/07/2009 12:00:00]

Conferences and Events

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[Thu 22/11/2007 12:00:00]

Aged care alternative could relieve pressure

A Queensland based supported living provider says its model could help prop up the aged care system. more...

[Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00]

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ATSA Daily Living Expo -Sydney

Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia brings together more than 65 exhibitors and 35 speakers for FREE two day event.

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Diversional Therapy Australia National Conference & Pre-conference Workshops

16th 17th 18th May 2013, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. Diversional Therapy Australia's National Conference, Light your imagination and improve your professional practice.

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ICN 25th Quadrennial Congress

18 - 23 May 2013, 2013. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia.

Tue 02/04/2013 02:37:54 / Read More »
RDNS looks forward to seeing you at the ICN Conference

18-23 May. Five senior RDNS (Royal District Nursing Service) researchers will present key papers on contemporary clinical issues at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) 25th Quadrennial Congress in Melbourne, Australia.

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Delivering Consumer Directed Aged Care

21st & 22nd May 2013, Crown Promenade, Melbourne. Offering responsive & flexible care in an era of reform. *** Final workshop seats selling fast ***

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ATSA Daily Living Expo - Brisbane

23 May 2013, Redlands, Brisbane. Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia brings together more than 50 exhibitors and 20 speakers for FREE event.

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LASA Victoria State Congress & Exhibition 2013

Thursday 20 - Friday 21 June 2013, Flemington Racecourse. The LASA Victoria State Congress & Exhibition is back by popular demand in 2013 after a SOLD OUT State Congress in 2012.

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2nd Annual Aged Care Training

26th & 27th June 2013, L'Aqua, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney. This conference will examine strategies for strengthening quality and meeting future needs of aged care training under the current regulatory reform.

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HIC 2013

15 - 18 July 2013. Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide. HIC is Australia's most prestigious e-health event with a program that represents the cutting-edge in health informatics research and technology.

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7th Australasian Better Boards Conference

July 5,6, & 7, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Focusing specifically on governance & leadership knowledge and guidance for leaders of Australasia’s non-profit organisations, the 7th Australasian Better Boards Conference will be held at the Mel

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Better Practice 2013

Better Practice conferences have an outstanding blend of industry experts and keynote speakers on relevant topics who will bring you practical advice on improving practical information about better practice ideas.

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LASA National Congress 2013

5 - 7 August 2013, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) welcomes the age services industry to the networking event of 2013. Seek wisdom from Mark Bouris, Jon Dee & Todd Coates.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Foundations for managing risk in aged care

Risk management is everyone's responsibility.

Wed 03/10/2012 01:24:58 / Read More »
Making the most of complaints

"Complaints should be welcomed"

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Understanding accreditation: a practical toolkit for homes course

Be better prepared for your next accreditation visit.

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The Eden Alternative TM - a TOP 10 Innovation in Aged Care

The Eden Alternative TM philosophy of resident directed care supports and enables residents to live and enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of their frailties.

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Prevention is better than care

Identify critical IT issues before they impact your care services with 24x7 monitoring.

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CoaguChek XS Plus

Compliance and effective monitoring...two essential components for optimizing oral anticoagulation therapy enabling quality of care.

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THE FUTURE IN HI-LO BEDS IS HERE

SAFER FOR RESIDENTS: The Invacare CS7 combines the features of a hi-lo bed, with the benefits of a lo-lo bed, helping reduce the risk of falls, and minimises the need for restraint.

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RESEARCH & CLINICAL NEWS

Staring down stigma

With more than 3 million people expected to develop dementia between now and 2050, Australia needs to address and overcome the issue of stigma associated with the condition.

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Back pain sufferers wanted for study

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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New 'medical food' successful in early stage Alzheimer's

It's not a cure but a new 'food for special medical purposes' (or FSMP) offers evidence based help with memory function for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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

Thu 02/05/2013 10:54:55 / Read More »

Costing the impact of chronic disease

Australia could experience significant economic gains by improving the health of its oldest workers, a new study reports.

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