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
A new program led by James Cook University researchers is taking a proactive approach to the costly problem of falls among older Australians, which costs
A significant boost to the aged care workforce has been announced by the Albanese Government, committing a total of $18.4 million to the Aged Care
The Albanese Government’s move to introduce mandatory and enforceable service standards for all large APRA‑regulated superannuation funds has been broadly welcomed, with advocates highlighting the