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ACCAP Round 2 allocates $250 million for regional, rural and remote aged care

The government's Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) is investing $250 million for the improvement of regional, rural and remote aged…

Undervalued and alone: Report on social isolation

As we celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year' it is important to remember that many people within the…

10-year National Dementia Action Plan announced

The Albanese government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, aimed at creating a nation that's more “dementia inclusive.”…

Govt announces $37m funding boost for meal delivery services

In a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living, the Albanese government has announced a $37 million…

Older people at risk from hot weather: Simple strategies for keeping cool

Although the winter months may typically be associated with heightened health risks for older adults, summer heat waves cause more…

Person-centred aged care design – how the experts do it

Over the course of our careers as architects there have been moments that stand out. An incontinent resident able to…

Covid-19 cases spiking ahead of the holiday season

Experts are warning the community to stay vigilant about Covid-19 this upcoming holiday season, with a new survey revealing 91…

Give aged care nurses a voice in digital transformation: Research

Researchers are calling for nurses to have more say in the digital transformation of aged and palliative care, as the…

Aged Care Bill 2024: Amendments and key sector changes that got it passed

After Labor's historic aged care Bill was passed in the Senate last week, the Lower House was quick to add…

Police officer Kristian White found guilty of manslaughter

NSW police officer Senior Constable Kristian White, 34, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, after…

STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it

Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates…

Aged Care Bill finally passes Senate

Labor's Aged Care Bill 2024 has overcome yet another hurdle, with the Senate passing the landmark legislation on Thursday. Now,…

Falls cause 43% of injury hospitalisations. Here’s how to better predict and prevent them

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation in Australia, costing the public health system billions of dollars each year.…

4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey

Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…

Aged Care Bill down to the wire: home care caps scrapped, Transition Taskforce announced

The Albanese government has announced amendments to its Aged Care Bill in a bid to solidify Coalition support and reach…

Keeping cash crucial for older Australians

The Albanese government has released the details of a plan to ensure Australians are able to pay for essentials with…

What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or…

Senior constable’s ‘wave of fear’ before Clare Nowland tasered by Kristian White

A police officer has described the fear she felt as she saw a “wave of darkness” come over the face…

Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts

Older Australians are staring down longer wait times for basic support to help them live independently over the next six…

BaptistCare merger the latest in a series of buyouts reshaping the sector

Following the successful merger of BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA in March 2023, the boards of three more…

Video of 95yo’s Clare Nowlands’ Tasering played in Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court has been told that the police officer who discharged his Taser at a great-grandmother while responding to an…

Gender pay disparity still rife in nursing

New data has shown that the gender of an Australian nursing graduate has a profound effect on how much they…

Melbourne nurse cops suspension over Covid ‘mistake’

An aged care nurse has been suspended following a “mistake” he made during Covid lockdown in Melbourne. Nursing staff at…

Governor General appointed patron for the Maggie Beer Foundation

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has been appointed patron for…

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic…