aged care

Home-care co-payment for showering scrapped

Essential daily‑living supports will become free under Support at Home from October, following sustained pressure from advocates that argued older…

How computers still decide who gets care

Aged‑care assessors say the new Integrated Assessment Tool “handcuffs” their professional judgement, as hundreds of older Australians report being downgraded…

Aged care model needs rethinking: Opinion

Despite major reforms, older Australians are waiting weeks for assessment and more than 200 days for services, while operators warn…

Older Australians to receive free RSV vaccine from May

Eligible Australians aged 75 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over, will soon receive…

Alzheimer’s drugs are not the breakthrough promised: Review

A review of more than 20,000 participants found that plaque‑clearing Alzheimer’s drugs offer minimal clinical benefit and carry notable safety…

Over 400 older Australians hospitalised daily from falls

As fall related hospitalisations rise, April Falls Month is a reminder that balance training, digital tools and adherence to national…

Ageing well more than just health

A study of older Australians has found that ageing well depends as much on purpose and belonging as on physical…

When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu is spreading earlier than usual, driven partly by the new H3N2 “super‑K” variant, with experts recommending vaccination now to…

Aged care provider to repay $11.7m to workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has ordered Southern Cross Care to repay millions in wages after a self‑audit uncovered years of…

Are robotic pets in dementia care ethical?

A University of Queensland study is examining how people with dementia, families and aged care staff navigate the ethical dilemmas…

The Iran war may disrupt access to medicines

While PBS stock‑holding rules provide a buffer against short disruptions, experts warn that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could…

Older people at risk as fuel crisis deepens

Aged care leaders warn that rising fuel costs and empty petrol stations are already disrupting services, leaving older Australians increasingly…

Politicians slam Labor’s ‘botched’ aged care overhaul

Politicians from across parliament say Labor’s aged care reforms are leaving older Australians worse off, warning delays, red tape and…

VAD laws working, but barriers persist

A new national report shows voluntary assisted dying laws are working safely and compassionately, but major barriers — including federal…

DTA, Rabbitohs unite on dementia

Dementia Training Australia has partnered with Souths Cares to expand dementia awareness in First Nations communities, aiming to improve early…

Poll: Gas export tax should fund aged care

New polling shows most Australians want a gas export tax to fund health and aged care, even as major parties…

Aged care resident charged over alleged push

An 84‑year‑old Brisbane aged care resident has been charged with manslaughter after a fellow resident died from head injuries following…

Government faces backlash over aged care algorithm

Advocates say the aged care assessment tool is failing to reflect real needs, despite the Minister insisting complaints are minimal…

SA Labor to deliver on aged care

With Labor returned to government in South Australia, Premier Peter Malinauskas has set out a sweeping health agenda, including major…

Why cultural identity matters in aged care

As aged care homes celebrate Cultural Diversity Week, providers say cultural identity is becoming central to quality care, with familiar…

Sector pushes to keep CHSP

A new alliance of aged‑care, health and consumer groups is urging the government to keep CHSP separate from Support at…

New tools target medication harm in aged care

Researchers have released new microlearning videos and a national high‑risk medication tool to reduce preventable medication-related harm in residential aged…

Tasmania secures aged care boost

Deloraine will receive a new 40‑bed aged‑care wing under an $18 million federal investment, expanding access for older Tasmanians.

10‑year plan targets elder abuse

Australia has launched a 10‑year national plan to end elder abuse, with advocates warning frontline services are already overstretched and…

Preparing for living, ageing and dying well

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) are challenging the misconception that advance care planning is something to worry about only when…