Former BaptistCare NSW chief operating officer Annette Hili has joined workforce and client management technology provider AlayaCare as the new general manager for its Australia and New Zealand operations.
Conferences & Events
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Silver Rainbow: LGBTI Aged Care Awareness In-Person Training
Jul 30 2019 – Jun 1 2020 all-day
Clinical Care and Quality in Home Care
Feb 11 – Feb 25 all-day
ITAC 2020 – Transforming Independence through Innovative Technology
Mar 3 – Mar 4 all-day
5th Quality in Aged Care
Mar 18 – Mar 19 all-day
Latest News
Australia spending less than international counterparts
Australia’s low level of spending on aged care compared to other nations is “embarrassing” and putting the care of seniors at risk, say aged care peak bodies.
Royal Commission considers home care best practice from overseas
Two new research papers presented to the Royal Commission contain learnings from overseas about improving home care and supporting carers.
Improving aged care environments
Our next edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine is looking at trends in aged care refurbishments as well as workforce recruitment and retention strategies and medication management.
Can you demonstrate compliance?
Unlocking data is key to aged care accountability, writes Nick Lambrou.
Helping Hand partners with NARI
South Australian aged care provider Helping Hand Aged Care has partnered with the National Ageing Research Institute to help drive improvements in aged care services.
OPAN chief among those honoured for contributions to aged care
Older Persons Advocacy Network chief executive officer Craig Gear has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to aged welfare and seniors’ rights.
Australia Day Honour for disability advocate
Author and advocate Carly Findlay has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to people with a disability.
Needs not being met for older people in the community
The Productivity Commission has found unmet demand for home support and falling satisfication with services.
RC reports propose way forward for aged care
A rehabilitation-first approach, domestic-style living models and tailored respite services are among strategies that can improve Australia’s aged care system, Flinders University-led research finds.
Most people waiting five months to enter residential care
The time between an older person’s approval and entry into residential aged care continues to rise while the sector’s occupancy rates drop further, new government figures show.
Walking footy program kicks off to keep seniors active
An aged care provider and an Australian rules football peak body have teamed up to encourage South Australians over the age of 50 to join a new walking football initiative.
