Gov does not understand true costs of care: LASA
The announced indexation rise for aged care subsidies and supplements of just 1.4 per cent for the 2018/19 financial year has been met with alarm from providers across all services.
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Dementia care training tips for all aged care staff
The following article was written by Sharon Roth Maguire, Chief Clinical Quality Officer for BrightStar Care, an aged care and home care provider in the United States of America. It’s probably not a surprise to anyone...
New advance care planning guide
Aged care providers can now order copies of a new guide, which offers comprehensive information on advance care planning specific to the aged care sector from engaging with patients and families, policies and procedures and...
Participants needed for study on radios and loneliness
Participants are needed for a new study into the role of the radios in combating loneliness and depression amongst older people. In partnership with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, Dr Amanda Krause from The University of...
Royal Freemasons celebrate fashion in style
Inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s attendance at London Fashion Week earlier this year, Royal Freesmasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) Villages across NSW and ACT have decided to stage a series of fashion events in the lead up and...
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EOI to build and operate university’s health, aged care services
La Trobe University has announced plans to build an aged care centre on its campus and is seeking public Expression of Interest to find a preferred development and operating partner to expand health services.
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Silver Chain Group takes over domiciliary care services in SA
RDNS SA (part of the Silver Chain Group) has taken over Domiciliary Care services for the South Australian Government, following a competitive tender process last year. “We have a proud history of caring for South Australians of...
Delivering Equality@Work in aged care
Mercy Health is taking proactive action in delivering workplace-based solutions to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women. Mercy Health has partnered with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH)...
Talking about death, dying and hope with residents
The following article has been provided by Meaningful Ageing Australia. What language do you use when speaking with older people about death and dying? Personal carers, lifestyle, nursing, leadership and spiritual care staff...
Commonwealth funding for new Signature Care facility
Work has commenced on a new 144-bed residential care home in Grafton, following a funding boost from the Commonwealth Government. Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, and the Member for Page, National Party deputy speaker,...
Investors sharpen focus on skills mix, risk management and business strategy
Institutional investors will be scrutinising board diversity and composition more closely in 2018, according to a report published by the Governance Institute of Australia. The consulting group, Morrow Sodali, has released...
Opal announces new executives
Opal Aged Care has today announced the appointments of former Bupa Operations Director Ian Burge as Chief Operating Officer and Tamara Hitchcock as Chief Marketing Officer. Sean Bilton remains Acting Managing Director following...
