The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has released a revised resource aimed at ensuring safer and more effective medicine use in nursing homes. Titled
On Primary Health Care Nurses Day, new data shows that half of Australia’s more than 98,000 primary health care nurses are bogged down by non-clinical
Dementia Australia, Occupational Therapy Australia and Speech Pathology Australia are urging the Federal Government to fund comprehensive allied health pathways for people living with dementia.
South Australia is grappling with the longest aged care waiting times in the country, even as the state achieves significant strides in ambulance response times.
Australians are raising their voices to demand improved access to palliative care, with more than 13,000 people signing a petition spearheaded by well-known performer and
The Albanese Government has unveiled an expansion of its Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) program to support aged care in rural and remote communities across Australia. Under
An Australian-made digital hearing assessment solution for older adults has received international recognition by being named a finalist at the ViVe 2025 ‘Techquity for Health
A major initiative to strengthen community connections for older residents is underway, with the NSW Government announcing a grant of $840,000 as part of its
As the fastest-growing sector in Australia, aged care is paving the way for long-term career opportunities across a broad range of fields. From allied health
A growing body of research and advocacy is shining a spotlight on the powerful benefits that pets can bring to older Australians in residential care.
Australia’s aged care providers are being urged to expand the skills of their experienced carers in response to new requirements introduced by the Aged Care
The Health Services Union (HSU) is calling for urgent government support to tackle escalating workforce shortages in the aged care and disability sectors, following the