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Articles with tag retirement-villages

Yes you can (with your chance for free tickets!)

The CEO of the UK's leading developer of affordable retirement communities will challenge & inspire Australian aged care & retirement living providers with the secrets to that organisation's success during a forthcoming visit to Australia. more...

[Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00]

Happy days for RV residents and operators

A new campaign that aims to promote better understanding and improve relations between RV residents and operators has been launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs in Victoria more...

[Thu 17/05/2012 12:00:00]

Housing questions answered for WA seniors

Everything you've always wanted to know about seniors housing options but didn't know where to ask: that's the gap being addressed by COTA WA and the WA Government with a new service for WA seniors. more...

[Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00]

Providers are on the front foot

Providers expect the federal government will soon reform aged care and are getting financially ready for wide-sweeping change now, according to newly released Bentleys survey results. more...

[Tue 14/02/2012 12:00:00]

Watch out aged care, RVA's all grown up

With national advocacy, accreditation and research front and centre of its current strategic plan, the Retirement Village Association is looking for a seat at the NACA table to be part of the solution for housing and caring for older Australians. more...

[Thu 24/11/2011 12:00:00]

Introducing ACSA's new CEO

A three month long search has yielded an impressive new chief executive for Australia's largest aged care peak body. more...

[Mon 18/04/2011 12:00:00]

RV residents vindicated in Stockland Stoush

A year long 'David vs Goliath' style dispute over clarity and transparency in annual budgets carries a message for all RV operators. more...

[Thu 14/04/2011 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]

NSW state election: affordable housing

With the NSW state election in just over a week and a Liberal landslide predicted, the state's aged care and retirement village peak bodies want help for their members who provide affordable housing. more...

[Thu 17/03/2011 12:00:00]

ACS NSW & ACT awards high acheivers

ACS NSW & ACT held their 2011 State Awards for Excellence in Sydney last night, and awarded two new life memberships. more...

[Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00]

One is the loneliest number

A new essay by AHURI says one third of Australians are seriously affected by loneliness, and older people are among those at risk. more...

[Thu 10/03/2011 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]

Villages acknowledge the demand for care

Grant Thornton's retirement village survey highlights a demand for care and support services among village residents. more...

[Tue 21/12/2010 12:00:00]

RVA and Terrapinn anounce conference partnership

The three year agreement will see the industry association supporting the annual industry event. more...

[Thu 25/11/2010 12:00:00]

Groundbreaking retirement partnership

A large retirement village operator and COTA have agreed to a new arrangement that will enable residents to receive free membership of the peak body. more...

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

Possible GST hike for RV developers

A draft ruling from the ATO outlines tax increases for retirement village developers. more...

[Thu 10/06/2010 12:00:00]

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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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
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.

Wed 03/04/2013 12:08:45 / Read More »
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.

Tue 19/03/2013 03:21:34 / Read More »
NIMAC Conference & Trade Exhibition 2013

The Nurses In Management Aged Care Conference & Trade Exhibition 2013 will be held at Jupiter's, Gold Coast from 4 - 5 July 2013. A full day Clinical Workshop will be held prior to the conference on Wednesday 3 July.

Tue 21/05/2013 02:43:45 / Read More »
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

Wed 03/04/2013 05:11:06 / Read More »
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.

Fri 15/03/2013 08:48:27 / Read More »
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.

Wed 12/09/2012 02:40:57 / Read More »
Leadership in Quality Dementia care forum

24 July 2013. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention place, South Wharf 3000.

Thu 06/06/2013 03:59:07 / Read More »
The Wicking Symposium

2nd August. Ageing & Alzheimer’s Funding Outcomes in Research & Practice

Thu 06/06/2013 10:24:48 / Read More »
Marketing in a Consumer Directed Environment

24th & 25th September 2013, Rydges World Square, Sydney. Connecting providers directly to their clients.

Sun 09/06/2013 05:23:17 / Read More »
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.

Fri 19/04/2013 08:42:34 / Read More »
Strengthening the Aged Care Workforce

21st & 22nd August, CQ Functions, Melbourne. The Strengthening Aged Care Workforce conference will explore the current workforce pressures and future needs of the aged care workforce.

Mon 13/05/2013 08:39:37 / Read More »
Residential Aged Care Delivery Models

18th & 19th September 2013, CQ Functions, Melbourne. Hear expert insights & case studies from 10 leading Residential Aged Care providers

Thu 30/05/2013 12:37:11 / Read More »

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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Information systems - keys to delivering quality care

15th Aug - 21st Nov. Make sure you have access to the right information at the right time for the right person.

Thu 06/06/2013 09:45:28 / Read More »
Clinical Governance in Aged Care

Have you ticked all the boxes for Clinical Governance including Risk, Safety & Quality in Aged Care facilities?

Fri 07/06/2013 03:40:56 / Read More »
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"

Wed 03/10/2012 01:33:55 / Read More »


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RESEARCH & CLINICAL NEWS

Testosterone could combat dementia in women: study

Women on testosterone therapy perform better on cognitive tests, particularly in the areas of learning and memory, according to new research led by Monash University

Tue 18/06/2013 12:37:56 / Read More »

Research probes sexual assault of older women in care

Today marks World Elder Abuse Awareness day, an international event held to raise public attention of various forms of elder abuse and ways to prevent it. In Victoria, pioneering research is investigating how to prevent sexual assault of older women.

Fri 14/06/2013 07:19:23 / Read More »

Dementia friendly hospitals

The NSW/ACT Dementia Training Centre is calling on people to register their interest for a free national education and consultancy project to make hospitals more dementia-friendly.

Thu 13/06/2013 11:50:01 / Read More »

Australia lagging behind on gender and age inclusive workforce

Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Human Rights Commission have released a new report revealing that Australia is substantially trailing behind other countries in the employment of older female workers and have called for action.

Wed 12/06/2013 07:44:32 / Read More »

COPD drug trial seeks breathless volunteers

Over 40? Former or current smoker? Troubled by chronic bronchitis or emphysemia? One of the largest COPD trials conducted in Australia is looking for volunteers to test a new drug researchers hope will improve quality of life for COPD sufferers.

Thu 06/06/2013 04:40:34 / Read More »