Dementia Australia unveiled an innovative virtual reality (VR) training program called D-Esc in Adelaide. This new virtual program aims to revolutionise how healthcare workers are
Creating a safe home environment is crucial for everyone, especially for the elderly, who may face higher risks of falls due to various health and
Southern Cross Care’s Villa Pelletier pioneers dedicated rooms for homeless elderly, filling all vacancies within two months and addressing the lack of options for socially
Design flaws in Australian nursing homes are adversely affecting residents’ health and quality of life, leading to increased isolation and preference for personal rooms. The
The COTA Federation has released its third edition of the State of the Older Nation (SOTON), which reveals a worrying trend of increasing pessimism among
The Australian government has committed to getting all young people out of aged care facilities by 2025, but progress has been slow. Just over three
The Australian government has pledged $12.9 million towards improving the quality of food in residential aged care facilities, including a new food hotline for complaints
Palliative Care Australia is calling for more investment in training programs and specialist services for palliative care to be fully integrated into the ongoing reform
The Australian federal Budget has allocated $12.4 billion to the aged care sector and is expected to help aged care providers meet increased care requirements
The 2023-24 federal budget takes a step in the right direction for aged care, with a much-needed pay boost for workers in the sector. But
The Australian government announced a historic 15% pay rise for the aged care sector, part of a tripartite approach to address workforce shortages. Australia’s aged
ACCPA expresses disappointment as the government cancels pharmacist on-site program in aged care homes, opting for community pharmacists to conduct reviews instead. The Aged &
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