The Global Ageing Network has appointed Australian aged care industry figure Judy Martin as its new chair.
Conferences & Events
Presented by Australian Ageing Agenda advertisers
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
Five in six facilities offering additional services
Many aged care providers are selling additional services but some are charging residents fees for services required under legislation, according to a new industry report.
New project explores integrating intergenerational environments
An architecture practice and three universities have secured over $1 million to develop a new model of shared living and learning for seniors and school students.
Roshana Group acquires Dryandra
Aged care and health service provider Roshana Group will take over the ownership and management of Dryandra Residential Care in Kellerberrin in regional Western Australia.
New ambassador to champion community transport
Associate Professor Peter Gonski says access to community transport can improve quality of life for older people.
ACIITC report shows impacts of aged care technology
The sector’s technology council has produced a report to improve aged care providers’ understanding of current technology and innovation relevant to the industry.
NDIS has been a bumpy road, review finds
A review of the NDIS recommends legislating for a maximum eight week time frame for plans to be put in place.
Tensions rise over tender for single assessment approach
The aged care minister has refuted claims that the government is intending to privatise the aged care assessment process as part of plans to streamline assessments.
GP guidelines updated to include elder abuse, LGBT
The Royal Australian College of GPs has released updated guidelines for the care of older people.
Beresfield Community Care merges with Adssi group
NSW aged care and disability service provider Beresfield Community Care (BCC) has merged with the Adssi group as providers fight to remain viable in a deregulated marketplace.
Peaks say aged care sector ‘unsustainable’
Aged care provider peak bodies have raised concerns about the sector’s unsustainability in the wake of StewartBrown’s recent report showing a further decline in financial performance.
Disability providers must help plan for future without parents
Disability services need to be proactive in helping the families of children with an intellectual disability plan for the day when their parents are no longer there, a researcher says.
