Helping Hand has partnered with ACCPA to attract and retain staff in aged care through a 2-year program that provides mentorship, professional development and the
Nursing home residents don’t have to experience a decline in their functional status and frailty, a new study has found. A new study led by
Dementia has become the biggest health issue facing Australians over 65, calling for greater investment in palliative care. According to new data from the Australian
A new entertainment resource called Seniors Happy Life is being launched in Australia to help fight loneliness among older people, with sponsors being sought to
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 15% wage increase for direct care and some senior food services employees in aged care facilities starting from
ACCPA proposes common sense changes to legislated requirements for Registered Nurses to be on-site 24/7 in aged care homes to prevent unnecessary penalties for providers
Melbourne nurses have transformed the quality of aged care with the Tell Touch app, which provides a digital solution to outdated, paper-based complaints systems that
The Albanese Government has introduced the Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill to improve transparency, accountability and the quality of aged care services in Australia. In
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has published a report that details the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) data for the first 15 months
NARI has received over $3.5 million in funding from the MRFF to support four research projects aimed at improving the health outcomes of older Australians.
The aged care sector has admitted it won’t be able to provide registered nurses 24/7 in aged care homes by mid-year despite previous commitments, and
In recent years, aged care retirement facilities has become increasingly popular as more seniors choose to spend their golden years there. Retirement facilities offer a