Ageing Australia Responds to Report
AUSTRALIA | Ageing Australia has called the recently-released report into aged care service delivery a warning for those in the industry. Ageing Australia has…
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Fourth Wage Increase for Aged Care Workers
AUSTRALIA | The Government has announced a fourth wage increase for aged care workers across the sector for their dedicated service. The Australian Government…
Experts Appointed to Review
AUSTRALIA | Nigel Ray and Nicole Sutton have been appointed to the independent Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing Review. The Australian Government said it…
UN Celebrates International Day of Older Persons
The United Nations has celebrated International Day of Older Persons, this year highlighting healthy and inclusive ageing. The 1st of October each year is…
Aged Care Funding & Service Improvements
A new system for delivering home care services to older people, focusing on restorative care, is set to begin in the South Island. Associate…
Blind Low Vision NZ Highlights Inequality
Blind Low Vision NZ said new figures reveal inequities facing more than 183,000 New Zealanders affected by vision impairment. As cost-of-living pressures dominate headlines,…
Top Honour for Murray Humphrey
AUSTRALIA | Murray Humphrey has been named the Learning & Development Manager of the Year, representing RetireAustralia on the national stage. RetireAustralia’s National Manager…
National Worker Registration Scheme Progresses
AUSTRALIA | The Government has progressed with a national worker registration scheme for aged care workers across the country. The Albanese Labor Government has…
Rural Generalist Medicine Recognised in Australia
AUSTRALIA | Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed the formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. Palliative Care Australia…
Increase for Diagnostic Testing
More diagnostic tests will be available through Health New Zealand, as the Government commits to faster answers for Kiwis. Health New Zealand will deliver…
Rules Finalised for Aged Care Reforms
The Australian Government has taken another significant step along the path of generational aged care reform, with the new Aged Care Rules now finalised. …
Leqembi Approved for use in Australia
AUSTRALIA | The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of Leqembi in Australia, a move welcomed by aged care providers. Dementia Australia has…