Jul 30, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, RETIREMENT LIVING
Waiting lists for older Australians in need of home care have grown significantly. Currently, twice as many people are waiting for a Commonwealth Home Care Package compared to last year. These packages provide essential support for older individuals with significant...
Jun 27, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, HOME CARE
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) Discrimination drives many LGBTIQ+ people to avoid disclosing their diverse bodies, sexual orientations or genders in healthcare, which has a direct impact on their end-of-life...
Jun 17, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, Company News
The Australian Conference of Community and Public Aged Care (ACCPA) recently held its annual Victorian Conference at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park from June 11 to 13, 2024. This event brought together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders to discuss...
Jun 3, 2024 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Community
Founded by members of the local Anglican diocese in 1974, Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit Aged Care organisation serving the Mackay region. In this short article, we’ll share insights from Good Shepherd’s quality systems review, assessment criteria to...
May 30, 2024 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
The Australian Government’s 2024–25 Budget allocates $2.2 billion to enhance safe and high-quality aged care services. The key focus areas include: Reducing Wait Times: The budget aims to reduce wait times for older individuals seeking Home Care Packages. Workforce...
May 24, 2024 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, HOME CARE
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2024 (stock photo only) In December 2023, the Commonwealth Department of Health unveiled a draft of new legislation that marks a significant revamp of the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth) (referred to as the ‘Aged...
