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...
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...
Jul 20, 2024 | Community, HOME CARE, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) Celebrate your staff on 7 August. It’s that time of year again when we put a spotlight on the tireless efforts of Australia’s amazing aged care staff – from managers carrying the burden...
Jul 9, 2024 | Community, HOME CARE, Knowledge Base
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) The benefits of exercise are well established – from preventing chronic disease to improving physical function, and enhancing mental health and wellbeing – but it becomes increasingly...
Jun 28, 2024 | Aged Care System, Community, Knowledge Base
Are you an aged and community care board member, executive, or senior leader? Enhance your strategic skills and future-proof your leadership by joining the ACCPA Strategic Innovation Program. This in-person immersion program offers two days of intense collaboration...
Jun 27, 2024 | Aged Care System, Community, HOME CARE
Aged Care Employee Day is an important celebration recognising the contributions of aged and community care staff caring for over 1.5 million older Australians. This special occasion is dedicated to appreciating the hard work and dedication of more than 370,000 aged...
