Australians know that they can appoint someone to make financial decisions on their behalf should this ever be required.

Aged care providers need at least four months to implement any increase to nurses’ wages from the final determination, the provider peak body has told the Fair Work Commission. In a provisional ...

The Minister for Ageing has announced a $250,000 ‘Rapid Response Team’ pilot project to help clients and services held up by ACAT backlogs. The Federal Government hopes to tackle Aged Care Assessment ...

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A recent government report highlights the ongoing consolidation of residential aged care providers underway across residential and home care. The 2023-24 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act, ...

Australian Ageing Agenda is Australia’s trusted source for news, analysis, and opinions on ageing, aged care, and senior housing, serving professionals in these sectors.

Older people and carers accept that enhanced safety, independence, and an ability to live at home for longer would be welcome benefits from technology-supported care at home. Researchers have found ...

Aged care-related stories from around the globe including Taiwan, Belgium and Chile.

Australian Ageing Agenda is Australia’s trusted source for news, analysis, and opinions on ageing, aged care, and senior housing, serving professionals in these sectors.

Calvary Millward aged care home in Victoria has a new spot to socialise thanks to a café partnership between the Millward Café and local disability provider Onemda. A group of young people living with ...

Australian Ageing Agenda is Australia’s trusted source for news, analysis, and opinions on ageing, aged care, and senior housing, serving professionals in these sectors.

Risk compliance professional Julia Pryor takes over the lead governance role at the Victorian not-for-profit aged care provider. Former lawyer Julia Pryor, who is known for leading businesses through ...