Author Archive | Australian Ageing Agenda

Stakeholders using quality standards on the go

By Australian Ageing Agenda on December 5, 2019 in Industry, Resources 0

Almost 1,500 people have downloaded the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s mobile app on the sector’s quality standards in its first month.

New website tackles elder abuse issues

By Australian Ageing Agenda on December 5, 2019 in Industry, Resources 0

A new knowledge hub provides resources and tools to help prevent elder abuse and recognise it when it occurs.

Noticeboard: Juniper makes three key appointments

By Australian Ageing Agenda on December 4, 2019 in Appointments, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: Jewish Care Victoria appoints president; Alzheimer’s WA appoints CEO; and Dietitians Association of Australia appoints board leader.

Consultations underway on quality indicators, additional fees

By Australian Ageing Agenda on November 29, 2019 in Government, Industry, Research & Clinical 0

The health department is seeking aged care stakeholder input on changes to the quality indicator and additional services programs in residential aged care.

Awards recognise dedication to aged care

By Australian Ageing Agenda on November 27, 2019 in Awards, Industry 0

A passionate personal care assistant, a team promoting aged care work to students and a dental service delivering tailored care to residents have each been recognised for their achievements.

Noticeboard: Whiddon unveils first stage of Redhead facility

By Australian Ageing Agenda on October 30, 2019 in Expansions, mergers, acquisitions, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: Seasons Aged Care begins Mango Hill expansion; Tulich commences next stage of The Royce; and Life Care appoints builder and announces new development.

Noticeboard: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia appoints new CEO

By Australian Ageing Agenda on October 25, 2019 in Appointments, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: ThomsonAdsett appoints seniors living director; RACGP CEO steps down; and FECCA re-elects Patetsos, announces new board line-up.

Noticeboard: PAC acquires community support service

By Australian Ageing Agenda on October 23, 2019 in Expansions, mergers, acquisitions, Noticeboard 1

Also in this wrap: Lifeview partners with Victorian Pride Centre; and PainChek teams up with Ward MM to deliver national app rollout.

Noticeboard: Catholic Health Australia appoints CEO

By Australian Ageing Agenda on October 10, 2019 in Appointments, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints general manager of residential services.

Noticeboard: Third aged care royal commissioner appointed

By Australian Ageing Agenda on September 17, 2019 in Appointments, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints new general manager and sector representatives appointed to attend China APEC forum.

Noticeboard: IRT starts village construction

By Australian Ageing Agenda on September 13, 2019 in Awards, Expansions, mergers, acquisitions, Noticeboard 0

Also in this wrap: Redevelopment confirmed for Curtin Heritage Living; and builder of Benetas picks up excellence award.

Feedback sought on incident reporting scheme

By Australian Ageing Agenda on September 2, 2019 in Industry 0

The Department of Health has launched a discussion paper and online survey to inform the finer details of a new serious incident scheme for residential aged care.