A new phone and online resource providing information about telecommunications products that are suitable for people with particular mobility, sensory, memory or cognitive conditions is now available.
High tech tests establish safe senior seat belt guidelines
Neuroscience Research Australia and the Transurban Road Safety Centre have developed an information booklet on the correct use of seat belts for seniors.
Noticeboard: Resthaven opens new community office
Resthaven has opened a new community services office in Mount Gambier following an increase in demand for services.
Flexible care places boosted in regional and remote areas
The Multi-Purpose Services aged care program will be expanded in regional, rural and remote areas in five Australian states.
Dementia Australia partners with international advocacy group
Dementia Australia has become the first national dementia association to partner with Dementia Alliance International, the peak global dementia advocay organisation.
Dementia app facilitates interaction through games
Dementia Australia has released a new iPad app to help family members connect and communicate with loved ones who are living with dementia through interactive games.
Bespoke service bridges Christmas respite gap
A home care provider has come up with a solution for families who are unable to find respite for their loved ones during the holiday season by offering a bespoke Christmas at Home service.
Noticeboard: $5 million on offer for carer support programs
Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for almost $5 million worth of federal grants to set up local services aimed at boosting the physical and mental health of informal carers.
Confused about the GST? Help is at hand for home care providers
The ATO has published information on the application of the Goods and Services Tax to the provision of home care services.
$7 million boost for WA disability projects
NDIS grants worth $7 million are up for grabs for projects that boost employment and recreation opportunities for people with disability in Western Australia.
Avoiding unnecessary treatment for back pain
A suite of resources encouraging health professionals to diagnose and treat low back pain without the need for scans or surgery is available online.
Applications open for NATSIFAC home care funding
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.
