http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@australianageingagenda.com.au (The Editor) http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/LADOWVIARE http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Nurses-ramp-up-aged-care-campaign/LADOWVIARE.html A $3 million TV and radio advertising campaign will go to air around the country this month. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:22 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/MGCLROWMVL http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Rising-utilities-costs-will-change-aged-care-management/MGCLROWMVL.html Prices for electricity and gas in residential aged care are no longer "fixed". Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:20:36 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/QSJMMBNHML http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/SA-providers-promote-positive-ageing/QSJMMBNHML.html The state's church and charitable sector is urging government to work with it on ageing issues. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:19:19 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/XOUCSHQBTU http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Aged-care-recognised-as-a-great-industry-for-women/XOUCSHQBTU.html Seven aged care providers have made the federal government's list of employers of choice for women. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:40:57 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/FEIKBRCCPJ http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Glaucoma-on-the-rise-as-population-ages/FEIKBRCCPJ.html But only half of Australians with glaucoma know they have the potentially blinding disease, according to an eye expert. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:22:24 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/ZYNXJKDKHT http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Aged-care-features-in-health-reform-debate/ZYNXJKDKHT.html Queensland says aged care needs a funding boost as it discusses the PM's health plan. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:55:52 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/WBJNKMXRNX http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/IRT-takes-control-of-latest-acquisition/WBJNKMXRNX.html The high profile Wollongong seniors living community has played an important role in the group's expansion plans. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:49 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/XVCJJNICSB http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Large-community-provider-kicks-off-expansion/XVCJJNICSB.html Australia's oldest home nursing service has opened 27 new offices in regional Victoria and NSW. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:36:02 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/VUYFBNYURD http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Major-community-care-provider-announces-new-CEO/VUYFBNYURD.html The new chief executive officer comes with senior management experience in the gas industry at home and abroad. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:46 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/LICHQPIGZD http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Hip-fracture-rates-are-dropping/LICHQPIGZD.html The incidence rate is decreasing more rapidly among older women than older men. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:18:21 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/SZONVLMGGR http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Queensland-gears-up-for-major-conference/SZONVLMGGR.html The ACQ State Conference & Trade Exhibition is less than a fortnight away and places are filling up fast. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:34:35 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/AZTQJWAHKB http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Official-opening-at-Parkville-precinct/AZTQJWAHKB.html The 140-bed facility at the centre of a new 'continuing care community' in inner Melbourne has been officially opened. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:44:47 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/UGNTPTQRIB http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Nurses-bombard-treasurers-inbox/UGNTPTQRIB.html The QNU is urging Queenslanders to send Wayne Swan an email in a bid to make 2010 the year of the aged care budget. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:54:47 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/DWPTDYTWWU http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Hospitals-threaten-to-overshadow-aged-care/DWPTDYTWWU.html A senior industry figure warns that aged care reform could be sidelined as the government addresses health reform. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:11:41 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/SDQWOUDREY http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Open-space-retirement-on-the-peninsula/SDQWOUDREY.html Australian Unity is about to start work on its largest retirement community at Mornington. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:37:14 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/GIDSSKQLSV http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Nursing-scholarships-for-aged-care/GIDSSKQLSV.html Close to 700 students and aged care staff members will benefit from the government's latest training announcement. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:51:55 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/ASRSRWVPYP http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Aged-care-entitlement/ASRSRWVPYP.html 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. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:06:25 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/ESVLCDUWBH http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Provider-takes-on-advocacy-role/ESVLCDUWBH.html A major Victorian aged care organisation has drawn attention to ageist attitudes with the launch of a research paper. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:42:51 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/OUCRQMFCPF http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Reviewing-the-Act/OUCRQMFCPF.html ACAA and Hynes are encouraging providers to take part in a survey about the Aged Care Act. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:38:57 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/FDYSDMEPLA http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/Unanimous-support-for-national-campaign/FDYSDMEPLA.html Delegates at the Tri-State Conference have backed the Campaign for care of older Australians. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:54:39 +1100 http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/KCFVRCTDNN http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au////article/ACS-State-Conference-2010/KCFVRCTDNN.html The ACS State Conference will be held from 29-30 April at Australian Technology Park. Its theme is "Beyond 2010". Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:04:38 +1100