Aug 26, 2024 | Aged Care System, Community
From 23 to 25 October, join the ACCPA National Conference 2024 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This year, “Age of Excellence: Inspire, Innovate, Impact” is the conference theme. The aged care services industry is thrust upon unparalleled excellence that has been...
Aug 23, 2024 | Aged Care System, Community, Home Care Software
The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has raised serious concerns about the lack of bipartisan support for introducing a new Aged Care Act. As the Australian Parliament resumes its September sessions, ACCPA urges all political parties to find...
Aug 16, 2024 | Community, Family Stories, HOME CARE
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) A transformation is underway. The melodies of familiar tunes echo down the corridors of an IRT Group aged care home on the southern coast of New South Wales. In this beautiful setting,...
Aug 13, 2024 | AGED CARE, Knowledge Base
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has emphasised the crucial need for COVID-19 preparedness among residential aged care services. With over four years since COVID-19 first appeared in Australia, there’s no room for complacency. Providers must maintain strong...
Aug 8, 2024 | Community, Knowledge Base
A recent large-scale study has revealed a concerning statistic: 40% of residents in Australian aged care homes are malnourished, with 6% categorised as severely malnourished. This alarming finding underscores the urgent need for a national screening program to...
