Aged Care Reform

Ageing population and govt reform drive demand for dementia respite care

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed this week that dementia is projected to become the nation's leading cause of…

Both paid and unpaid carers sacrifice their own wellbeing, data shows

Concerning figures have been released regarding the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of the nation's carers. The Palliative Care Australia…

$900 million for rural, remote and specialist aged care

Following the Albanese government's recent reform announcements, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has confirmed that $900 million will be…

Sector reacts positively to new Aged Care bill

After months of anticipation, providers, peak bodies and consumers have reacted to the news of a bipartisan deal on the…

The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing

Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney and Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney After months of negotiations between the major…

Aged care reform deal has been reached

After months of negotiations, the Albanese government has announced a deal on aged care reform has finally been reached, with…

What the ministers said at IDC24

Almost 1000 participants converged on Sydney last week to hear from trailblazing researchers, advocates, tech developers and those with lived…

IDC24: Dementia in the Commonwealth Report

The Commonwealth Association for the Ageing (CommonAge) has released what is believed to be the first report to addresses the…

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

Steve Macfarlane, Monash University A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular…

Funding for 100 additional aged care facilities for rural and remote communities

Further government funding has been made available for 100 regional and rural aged care providers to either expand a current…

New minimum standard requirement for IT and data sharing

The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and the Department of Health and Aged Care have announced the introduction of…

Further delays to aged care act, as negotiations pushed to September

Following months of anticipation, new details pertaining to aged care reform have been released. During last weeks parliamentary sitting, the…

Crunch time for new Aged Care Act

In a make or break week for aged care in Australia, the Albanese government is expected to strike a deal…

Funding to update guidelines for dementia care

In a bid to remodel best-practice principles for dementia care, the Albanese government will inject $1.3 million into the development…

Queenslanders’ petition for compassionate assisted dying

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws have been passed in all Australian states and territories with the exception of the Northern…

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

Steve Macfarlane, Monash University There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care…

Older people’s risk of abuse is rising. Can an ad campaign protect them?

Joseph Ibrahim, La Trobe University Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries.…

More money for dementia-specific respite care

In a direct response to Royal Commission recommendations for the delivery of specialised dementia care, the Australian government has invested…

Our research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do about it?

Jonathan Foo, Monash University and Marie-Claire O'Shea, Griffith University In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number…

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology This month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the…

Navigating the road ahead: Community transport services provide more than just a ride

Community transport is a vital resource for older Australians, whether it be for the weekly grocery shop or to life-saving…

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be…

Facing the Future recap + Q&A with keynote speaker Warren Hill

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) hosted the 'Facing the Future' Conference earlier this month in Adelaide. Their…

Reimagining where we live: Empathetic aged care design

Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the…

Uniting’s food and nutrition trial shows positive results

Food and nutrition in residential aged care has been keenly discussed in Australian media recently, with rising living costs, Maggie…