May 22, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, Knowledge Base
Australia has welcomed the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement—a landmark move to improve global readiness for future health emergencies. Developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agreement promotes international cooperation on...
Feb 17, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, Technology
READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE A groundbreaking online program has proven successful in boosting cognition among older adults, offering new hope in the fight against cognitive decline and dementia. The trial, led by Professor Henry Brodaty AO of UNSW’s Centre for...
Feb 11, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, Knowledge Base
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2025 (stock photo only) World Stroke Day, on 29 October, brought an urgent call to action: be active every day to lower your risk of stroke. As the leading cause of disability worldwide, stroke affects over 12...
Feb 6, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, Knowledge Base
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2025 (stock photo only) While the introduction and final wording of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards is subject to the passage of the new Aged Care Act through parliament, providers must comply...
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 24, 2024 | Aged Care System, Community, HOME CARE
Starting 1 January 2025, the intentional underpayment of wages or entitlements will become a criminal offence in Australia. This significant legal change underscores the importance of compliance for employers, particularly those managing small businesses. What These...
