Bipartisan support for reform?

14 May, 2012

The shadow minister for ageing will detail the opposition’s position on aged care reforms at industry event this Friday. Natasha Egan reports.

New Associate Degree in Dementia Care launched

14 May, 2012

UTAS and ACSA have partnered to launch a pioneering course for workers in aged and dementia care

Majority of complaints resolved early

14 May, 2012

The focus on the early resolution of aged care complaints in the new scheme is proving effective, a conference was told last week. Darragh O Keeffe reports.

RDNS launches virtual consults

14 May, 2012

People living in their own homes will have daily virtual consultations with community nurses under a new trial. Darragh O Keeffe reports.

Dental, aged care features of health budget

7 May, 2012

Few are expecting any surprise boosts to health spending when the federal budget is announced tomorrow night

Further support for older workers

7 May, 2012

Workers aged 63 or older are the fastest growing sector of the workforce, according to new analysis.

Lessons learnt from disasters

7 May, 2012

Recent natural disasters have prompted a re-think of policies for those in community care, a conference will hear this week. Darragh O Keeffe reports.

Providers seek reform detail

7 May, 2012

Victorian providers last week put key questions to the Department of Health and Ageing about the proposed reforms to aged care, reports Natasha Egan.

NDIS advocates rally across Australia

30 April, 2012

People with disabilities and their carers call on government to fully adopt the national disability insurance scheme

Recruitment drive in NSW ramps up

30 April, 2012

An ageing population and a rise in people accessing disability services has prompted a renewed push for workers

Malnourishment high in older Australians

30 April 2012

Dietitians Association of Australia calls for routine nutrition screening and intervention programs for the elderly