aged care

Uni to introduce aged care facility on campus

The Australian Capital Territory is set to welcome its first intergenerational retirement living community, a to be developed on the…

‘Faith-based’ VAD Bill rejected

Proposed legislation that would have allowed aged care providers in New South Wales to block residents from accessing voluntary assisted…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

Human Rights Commission links ageism to health harms

A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has revealed that older Australians are frequently dismissed, excluded, and…

‘Not even at the crest of the wave’: Reality of Qld aged care crisis

Families of elderly Queenslanders left languishing in hospitals are being forced to look over the border for beds in aged…

‘Risk’: Cops pepper spray 87yo with dementia

It’s alleged the 87-year-old man threatened to harm other residents and himself while armed with a metal object he had…

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

Does exercising at any age help reduce your risk of dementia? Or only when you’re young? And what if you…

State, territory leaders hold emergency aged care talks

State and territory leaders met for an hour-long emergency meeting on Wednesday, united in pushing Canberra to fix Australia’s aged…

Design transforms dementia care

Far from being a mere backdrop, thoughtful and compassionate design can have a significant impact on the independence, safety, and…

These changes could save hospitals billions – and fund extra hospital visits

The states are angry because hospitals are under intense pressure. Demand is rising, emergency departments are packed, and workers are…

ABS confirms dementia as leading cause of death

In 2024, over 17,500 deaths were from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, which accounted for 9.4 per cent of all deaths…

Qld bears brunt of nationwide aged care shortage

Thousands of Australians are languishing in public hospitals for up to a year despite being medically fit for discharge due…

Good homes vital to remote indigenous health

For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance. But it can…

Advocates slam ‘cruel’, ‘ill-conceived’ VAD bill

Eighteen health and legal organisations have signed a joint statement opposing legislation that would allow aged care providers in New…

Aged care supply hinges on private investment

Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae has told the Committee for Economic Development of Australia that the sector's…

Aus CDC bill passes Senate

The Australian government has voted to pass legislation that will see a permanent Centre for Disease Control (CDC) established on…

National public healthcare peak body collapses

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has reportedly collapsed into liquidation, allegedly owing creditors, including staff, hundreds of thousands…

Health funding not enough: Qld Premier

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has accused the Albanese government of walking away from its aged care and NDIS responsibilities.

Aged care worker banned from health work

A north Brisbane aged care worker has been temporarily banned from working in health after she allegedly stole from elderly…

Senate probes aged care reforms

The Senate has voted to establish two further inquiries into Labor’s aged care reforms, amid growing concerns that the recently…

Gov’t delivers $8.5bn bulk billing overhaul

On November 1, the Medicare Benefits Schedule was expanded to include all Medicare-eligible patients, when cover was previously limited to…

Calls for swift action on NT aged care home

The Northern Territory government has welcomed the Commonwealth’s long-awaited move to open expressions of interest for a new NT aged…

Aged care sector enters new era

November 1 introduced the most significant reform the country's aged care system has seen in 30 years, enshrining the rights…

Aboriginal aged care secures $20m site for $1

A landmark partnership between Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care and Uniting will see a council car park transformed into a 50-person…

Music can help preserve brain health: study

A Monash University study observed the listening habits of 10,800 people over the age of 70 and found that people…