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Long-form articles, analysis, expert opinions and key sector insights for aged care professionals in leadership, operations and frontline roles.
Future of home care
Sensor technology is being developed to assist older people to age in place.
Movers & Shakers
Some of the aged care sector’s recent executive appointments.
Rehab reaps rewards
The goal is to ensure independence is achieved long-term so older people can remain living at home, says occupational therapist Elly Murphy of her role in the aged care sector.
Relentless pressure of change
Ongoing reform also brings opportunities, says OneCare chief executive officer Peter Williams in this Q&A on leadership and the sector.
Champion of the (older) people
Kate Thwaites, who in August was the inaugurally appointed Assistant Minister for Ageing, takes her new role very seriously indeed. She speaks with Australian Ageing Agenda about her role.
What is successful ageing? More than good health
Older Australians value independence, resilience and social-emotional connections, a new international study led by Dr Elissa Burton has found.
Finalising the Act
As the Senate inquiry reviewing Aged Care Bill 2024 winds up its national tour of hearings, we collate some of the views of the sector’s stakeholders.
Bill must pass before Christmas
Legislation needs to pass this year whether or not government agrees to any improvements, or reform will unravel, writes Ian Yates.
Providers are focused on improving the lives of seniors
Even under challenging circumstances, providers are doing a great job to serve their communities, writes Tom Symondson.
The Aged Care Act – does it go far enough?
There are concerns whether older people’s rights will be real and enforceable or just words on a page, writes Patricia Sparrow.
Research, policy and practice must be aligned
It requires a solid evidence base to inform the implementation of improvements from theory into practice, writes Dr Claudia Meyer.