News
Aug/Sep 2010 edition
Concern expressed about level of fragmented lobbying in sector
The impact of ACFI, coupled with the growth of community care, retirement villages and serviced apartments, is having a profound impact on the low care sector. Linda Belardi reports.
With government packages now on offer, and several provider-initiated trials already underway, is consumer directed care finally gaining hold? Darragh O Keeffe reports.
Hopes public support will pressure politicians to act on aged care issues
Half of survey respondents say they are confident can pay for their aged care.
Program misses the mark with $6000 bonus
Former Aged Care Commissioner commends quality of Merrilyn Walton’s report
Concerns older nurses will need assistance to get their education points
Jun/Jul 2010 edition
The government’s handling of the independent review into the Complaints Investigation Scheme has angered the industry. Linda Belardi reports.
Overseas attempts to regulate the use of physical restraint in aged care facilities has reopened the debate in Australia.
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the aged care industry will focus on ensuring adequate staffing and less complexity for Australia’s rapidly ageing population.
New union data shows further evidence of poor pay for aged care workers. Megan Stoyles reports.
New Australian research shines a light on factors leading to entry to residential care. Megan Stoyles reports.
The next generation of seniors will force massive social change. Linda Belardi reports.
Take over bid puts Healthscope plans for aged care on the skids? Megan Stoyles reports.
HACC transfer finally underway, but not everyone’s on board. Megan Stoyles reports.
Reaction to the budget couldn’t have been more mixed. Darragh O Keeffe reports.
Innovative provider says new residents want opportunity, not protection. Linda Belardi reports.
Apr/May 2010 edition
But they leave bonds in high care off the options list.
Developing intimate and meaningful relationships with residents is central to enhancing the resilience of aged care nurses, new research shows.
Three financial reports tell a similar story on need for changes to capital and recurrent funding.
Treasurer comes under pressure to tackle wage parity and care ratios.
Ageing population cited as driver behind growth in industry employment.
The July deadline is fast approaching but questions still surround the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health practitioners.
Feb/Mar 2010 edition
New research raises questions about transition care program.
Providing medical students with exposure to healthy older people may help promote positive attitudes, research says.
Dietitians call for routine screeing program for malnutrition.
Intergenerational report further evidence of need for reform, peak bodies say.
High care and community care best performers in financial report.
But will ghost beds come back to haunt Justine Elliot?
