The Maggie Beer Foundation, a leading advocate for improving food quality and the dining experience in aged care, has appointed Jane Mussared as its new
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, established to address the systemic issues plaguing Australia’s aged care sector, has been a significant force
A coalition of organisations representing older Australians has issued a pressing demand for the immediate introduction of a new rights-based Aged Care Act. The group,
Dementia Australia has introduced an innovative virtual reality (VR) workshop, “Dine with Ted (VR),” designed to enhance the dining experience for people living with dementia.
The Australian Government has announced a significant investment of $1.3 million to update the Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia.
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a
The Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA) is set to tackle key issues facing the sector at the National Community Transport Conference 2024. With a focus
A new framework designed to help in-home aged care providers integrate digital technologies into their services has been launched in Melbourne. The “Framework for Enabling
The Australian government has announced at investment of $3.7 million to improve infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes. This funding, part of
Touchstone Life Care and aged care provider Whiddon have secured an $85,000 grant from the J.O & J.R Wicking Trust to provide free digital advance
A $8 million investment has been announced to broaden the scope of innovative respite support programs for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This
Around half of Australian aged care homes are losing money, prompting concerns about their long-term financial viability and the potential for closures – particularly in