The three aged care peak bodies have jointly called for a focus on aged care funding in the five upcoming Federal by-elections.
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Lessons from overseas: seeing the benefits of increased user contributions
The UK system has embraced the user-pay philosophy more than Australia, which has allowed the provision of a very diverse range of services, aged care CEO Olive Wright says she observed on a recent study tour.
International exchange focuses on aged care workforce training and retention
Five aged care workers from South Australia have been selected to visit Japan in October as part of a provider exchange program.
Providers advised to invest in IT wisely
Digital investments must be meaningful and offer value to all people working and living in aged care, writes Hamish Robertson.
What facilities need to know before installing CCTV
Video cameras in aged care may be useful for preventing elder abuse but they raise other challenges, writes Karl Rozenergs.
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.
Consultation underway on retirement village code of conduct
Industry peak bodies are seeking feedback on the draft version of new national voluntary standards for operators of retirement living communities.
New platform ‘generates significant business value’
Talking shop: Michael Nemere, general manager of procurement at Bethanie, answers our questions on procurement.
Tackling the growing scourge of social isolation
The Commonwealth-funded Community Visitors Scheme should be enhanced to fund regular home visits by a trained nurse, writes Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward.
Lessons from overseas: taking customer service to a new level
An exceptional customer service experience for all who walk through the door including entrances that are welcome, homely and approachable is the key initiative aged care CEO Daniel Findley is implementing in his facilities following a recent visit to the UK.
Online survey seeks provider views on spiritual care guidelines
A La Trobe University-led project is investigating the uptake and understanding of the national resource that helps aged care providers incorporate spiritual care into their services.
Decline should not be seen as a sign of failure
Rather than stigmatised, decline needs to be recognised as part of a life-course approach to ageing well, writes Felicity Chapman.
Care needs higher for residents from non-English speaking backgrounds
New research challenges the assumption that culturally-specific care is better able to meet the care needs of aged care residents from non-English-speaking countries.
Noticeboard: Aged Care Pricing Commissioner appointed
Legal professional John Dicer has been named as the sector’s new pricing commissioner.
