A new report has found that people living with dementia in Australia are experiencing significant harm in residential aged care facilities, including violence, abuse and
The inclusion of palliative care as a core requirement in aged care training is a crucial step towards delivering better care to vulnerable Australians and
As many as one in five seniors experience mental health issues not associated with ageing. This increased risk of depression and anxiety is why it’s
The Australian government has recently released the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023, which outlines the minimum training requirements and capabilities required for the
85 Graduate RNs commit to staying in the aged care sector after completing the ACCPA program to address RN shortages and encourage more nurses to
The Albanese Government has released its inaugural snapshot of the aged care sector, providing a detailed analysis of financial information collected from providers. The Albanese
A Home Care Traineeship will help address the skills shortage in the at-home aged care sector by equipping workers with the necessary skills to work
Finding the right aged care options is critical in deciding how you may want end-of-life care and experience to go for your elderly. For some
The aged care workforce has long been calling for better wages and the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase pay for more aged care workers
VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research
The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia
The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,
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