Aged care stakeholders are calling on all candidates to make a significant financial commitment to aged care in the upcoming federal election.
Conferences & Events
Presented by Australian Ageing Agenda advertisers
Meaningful Ageing Workshops
Feb 26 – May 31 all-day
ATSA Independent Living Expo
May 8 – May 16 all-day
Home Care Package Design Seminar Stage 2
May 16 – Jun 6 all-day
COTA + ACSA Governance in Aged Care Conference
May 29 – May 30 all-day
COTA + ACSA | Aged Care Workforce Conference
Jun 4 – Jun 5 all-day
Health Metrics World Conference 2019
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day
Latest News
The elder abuse plan doesn’t go far enough: opinion
An emphasis on vague goals like building momentum and safeguards in the national plan to tackle elder abuse would be better replaced by targeted funding of proven local services, writes Myfan Jordan.
Training program for care workers launched
A new evidence-based education package developed by La Trobe University aims to fill a training gap for personal care workers in the residential aged care sector.
Demands released for ‘invisible, isolated’ home care workforce
The unions representing aged care workers have released a five-point plan ahead of the federal election in May, including a shopping list of demands for home care workers.
ACCC launches legal action against Bupa
The consumer watchdog has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Bupa Aged Care Australia breached the law by charging thousands of residents a fee for extra services that it did not fully provide.
Report reveals increase in elder abuse notifications
Almost 1900 older Queenslanders were victims of alleged abuse by a family member or friend over a twelve-month period, according to a state government report.
Provider rolls out individualised reablement programs
WA provider Bethanie says an individualised training program rolled out at its wellness centres will help motivate customers to achieve meaningful goals.
Disability service providers unprepared for NDIS registration
A lack of knowledge among providers about what is required to register with the NDIS Commission before 1 July 2019 has contributed to the $1.6 billion “underspend” revealed in the Budget, writes Nathan Temple.
Mental health, behavioural conditions rising among residents
The majority of aged care residents are diagnosed with at least one mental health or behavioural condition while almost a third have high needs in all care domains, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows.
Commission announces scope, purpose of Sydney hearing
The next public hearing of the aged care royal commission will focus on dementia and quality, safety and restrictive practices in residential aged care, the commission has announced.
Australian-first study trialling cannabis with residents with dementia
A West Australian study is investigating the impact of medicinal cannabis on the quality of life and behaviours of aged care residents living with dementia.
Provider-led initiative supports Forgotten Australians
South Australian-based not-for-profit aged care provider Helping Hand has received $500,000 to develop a program to help seniors who grew up in out-of-home care access aged care services.
