Jan 30, 2025 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Community
Ageing Australia logo The aged care sector in Australia has taken a bold step forward with the rebranding of its peak industry body to Ageing Australia. Effective from 30 January, this change marks a fresh approach to representing providers of aged care, retirement...
Jan 16, 2025 | AGED CARE, Community, NDIS
The inclusion of animals in therapy has sparked questions following the recent NDIS Supports Lists, specifically around whether animal-related interventions qualify as NDIS supports. Let’s clarify the distinctions and guidelines that participants and providers need to...
Jan 10, 2025 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Community
The ITAC 2025 conference, hosted by ACCPA, is dedicated to revolutionising aged care technology and will take place on 11-12 March 2025 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort. This premier event brings together experts, innovators, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge...
Jan 7, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, RETIREMENT LIVING
The waitlist for older Australians needing home care has surged to 76,000 as of September 30, 2024, a Senate Inquiry into the Aged Care Bill 2024 revealed. This marks a 12% increase from May 2024, when 68,000 people were on the list. At the hearing, officials from the...
Dec 27, 2024 | AGED CARE, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2024 (stock photo only) Vitamin D deficiency rates are on the increase in Australia, with nearly one in three Australians being vitamin D deficient. The prevalence is higher in older people, with up to 86 per...
Dec 17, 2024 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Community
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) is urging the government to increase funding for essential services, ensuring older Australians can age at home independently. A recent $37 million boost for aged care meal providers under the Commonwealth...