New resources aim to help aged care and health professionals better support Stolen Generations survivors when they are accessing care services.
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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.
Videos help providers apply spiritual care
A series of short animated films focused on spiritual care and the quality standards has been launched to help aged care embed practices into their services.
Resource supports CALD seniors to engage with inquiry
A new toolkit has been launched today to help culturally and linguistically diverse aged care recipients tell their stories in any language to the aged care royal commission.
Guide shows what quality dementia care looks like
Dementia Australia has developed consumer-informed advice on quality aged care for people with dementia, their families and carers to complement the sector’s standards.
Training helps financial planners detect elder abuse
Financial planners can complete an accredited training program to help them detect and prevent financial abuse of seniors.
