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Archive | Resources
GP guidelines updated to include elder abuse, LGBT
The Royal Australian College of GPs has released updated guidelines for the care of older people.
New resources help identify elder abuse
A new app and an educational video have been launched to raise awareness of elder abuse and support senior Australians.
Dementia resource helps pick up signs of abuse
Tips on picking up signs of elder abuse are included in new guide dementia guide for primary care workers.
Guide provides tips on caring for members of Stolen Generations
New resources aim to help aged care and health professionals better support Stolen Generations survivors when they are accessing care services.
Stakeholders using quality standards on the go
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
A new knowledge hub provides resources and tools to help prevent elder abuse and recognise it when it occurs.
New videos support aged care discussions
A new video series has been launched to encourage and help people talk with their loved ones about accessing residential aged care services.
ACSA offers members automated procurement technology
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) has launched a new automated procurement portal which allows members to connect with a national network of suppliers.
New resource supports better dementia care
The Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre has launched a new evidence-based guide to help healthcare professionals provide advice and support on dementia.
Resource shows how to implement intergenerational care
Griffith University has launched a new website with resources, news and facts about providing intergenerational programs in residential aged care.
First-of-its-kind frailty map aims to inform healthy ageing services
A new online interactive tool maps the current and future prevalence of frailty around Australia for the first time.
New tools improve quality of life for LGBTI seniors
A provider-led collaborative has launched learning videos and an app to support aged care services and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender diverse and Intersex seniors.
New resources aim to attract health students to aged care
Central Queensland University researchers have developed a short course and two workbooks to encourage students to complete a work placement in aged care settings.
