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LATEST NEWS
ITAC awards honour innovation and excellence.
The best information technology innovations in aged care were recognised last night at the ITAC (Information Technology in Aged Care) Awards ceremony in Melbourne.
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[Thu 04/09/2008 11:05:27]
Expected Alzheimer's appointment
NEW South Wales Deputy Premier and Transport Minister John Watkins yesterday announced he is quitting politics to put his family first and is in talks with Alzheimer's Australia.
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[Thu 04/09/2008 10:41:38]
Walk to keep your brain fighting fit
Landmark research by the University of Western Australia has shown that regular walking not only promotes physical fitness but also improves cognitive function.
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[Thu 04/09/2008 10:32:00]
Court says 'no' to aged care facility
Residents in a secluded Buderim cul-de-sac are celebrating after the Planning and Environment court dismissed an appeal for the opening of an aged care home at the end of their street.
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[Thu 04/09/2008 10:28:25]
Aged care facility gastroenteritis outbreak
63 people at the Mayflower Aged Care Facility in Westmead have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis.
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[Thu 04/09/2008 10:24:57]
Commonwealth proposes ageing takeover
COAG will discuss a plan to establish a new HACC arrangement with the Commonwealth and state governments taking on new roles.
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[Tue 02/09/2008 12:12:14]
Plotting a path for NFPs
A new PhD scholarship will examine the changing role of not-for-profit organisations in Australia.
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[Tue 02/09/2008 10:45:50]
GP levels in aged care reaching "crisis point"
Doctors warn that the new Aged Care Access Initiative offers little incentive for them to visit nursing homes.
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[Tue 02/09/2008 08:56:08]
Carbon trading could hurt aged care
A leading economist warns that aged care providers would need to be compensated for rising energy costs from 2010 onwards.
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[Mon 01/09/2008 01:07:56]
Funding announcments
The Commonwealth Government has formally announced aged care funding top-ups in Queensland and the ACT.
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[Mon 01/09/2008 11:19:47]
Industry image boost
A multimedia communications campaign will be launched next year to improve public perceptions of aged care.
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[Mon 01/09/2008 10:59:57]
Training for retaining
A Victorian provider has partnered with a training organisation to develop and run a new business management course for staff.
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[Fri 29/08/2008 06:22:39]
Overlooked and underutilised
Another research paper highlights the need for greater recognition of older peoples' skills.
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[Fri 29/08/2008 02:40:16]
Scholarship deadline extended
Applicants for the undergraduate Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme have a week to apply.
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[Fri 29/08/2008 10:58:19]
May slams minister
The Shadow Minister for Ageing says Justine Elliot is taking credit for Coalition policies and remains "out of touch".
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[Fri 29/08/2008 10:40:00]
Ageing is as big an issue as climate change
A landmark paper on population ageing draws attention to the fragmented nature of the healthcare system and staff shortages in aged care.
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[Thu 28/08/2008 11:42:10]
A new way to age in place
Work has begun on a $200 million seniors community on Sydney's northern beaches, which will offer new options in retirement living and aged care.
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[Thu 28/08/2008 11:13:16]
Boomers see nursing homes as a last resort
A Galaxy poll shows that Australians aged 50 and over do not want to end up in a nursing home and they are putting off decisions about their future as a result.
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[Wed 27/08/2008 04:06:53]
Riding for residents in the 'Tour de Frank'
Three cyclists are gearing up for a 600km charity bike ride to raise money for aged care residents in NSW.
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[Wed 27/08/2008 11:48:37]
Celebrating Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels organisations face the challenge of recruiting younger volunteers as they celebrate National Meals on Wheels Day.
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[Wed 27/08/2008 11:15:47]
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