Applications are open for home care providers in remote and regional areas of the country to expand or establish services under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program, or NATSIFAC.
Guide helps care workers recognise, manage arthritis
Arthritis Australia and in-home-care provider Home Instead Senior Care have developed a comprehensive guide for the management and care of people with arthritis.
Burnt-out healthcare workers need better technology: Microsoft
A survey of healthcare workers has found many feel tired, stressed and burnt out and one in four are struggling to feel engaged with their work.
Grants program will keep seniors moving
Sport and activity providers can apply for a grant to receive a portion of $22.9 million in Government funding to encourage people over the age of 65 to become more active.
End of life planning resources for CALD communities
Advance Care planning Australia has released a range of translated resources for non-Egnlish speaking communities to help start the end-of-life planning discussion.
Noticeboard: Online care marketplace reborn as Mable
Online community aged care and disability support marketplace Better Caring has rebranded as Mable.
Services for LGBTI, indigenous communities win national awards
A home care provider that helps LGBTI clients get the services they need and an organisation that seeks to return indigenous people to their traditional lands have been recognised with awards from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency.
Funds to spread community support initiative
A Sydney-based community support initiative that is helping older Australians combat social isolation and age well in their own homes has proved so successful that the federal government is providing funds to spread the idea around the country.
Radio project helps culturally diverse seniors navigate aged care
The federal government has launched a radio program designed to provide access to aged care information to around 50,000 culturally diverse seniors and their families each week.
Grants program boosts options for active seniors
Organisations that offer sports programs specifically tailored for people over 65 will be able to apply for almost $23 million in federal government funds.
New editor appointed at Community Care Review
The Intermedia Group has announced the appointment of Judy Skatssoon as editor of Community Care Review following the departure of Linda Belardi this month.
Support for services to measure outcomes in palliative care
The Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration has launched a new essentials online course for managers and clinicians to support their knowledge and implementation of the program and its tools.
New guidance on managing risks to workers’ mental health
Safe Work Australia has produced a new guide for employers to help tackle common causes of psychological injury in the workplace.
Assistive technology: what you need to know
From simple, standalone devices to smart clothing and cutting-edge home monitoring systems, assistive technology has the potential to support the independence and wellbeing of older people and their carers at home.
