Culturally Safe Commissioner Announced
AUSTRALIA | A new commissioner has been announced to improve culturally safe aged care, especially for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Older…
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Ōtau Ridge Achieves Green Star Certification
Ōtau Ridge retirement village has achieved the globally recognised Green Star Communities certification for its sustainable measures. Metlifecare’s Ōtau Ridge retirement village in Clevedon…
Industry Pushes for Carer’s Superannuation Entitlements
AUSTRALIA | A joint effort by industry bodies has called for carers to be entitled to superannuation, according to a new Super Members Council…
Dementia Australia Partners with Sax Institute
AUSTRALIA | For the first time, Dementia Australia and the Sax Institute have partnered, creating the Dementia Research Platform Tool. Dementia Australia and the…
Stage 2 of RSL Kaleen Begins
AUSTRALIA | Stage 2 of RSL LifeCare’s development in Quentin Place in Kaleen is set to introduce more offerings for seniors in Canberra. RSL…
ACA Call for Urgent Industry Reform
Underinvestment and delayed reform have prompted the Aged Care Association to push for new policies to strengthen the local sector. The Aged Care Association…
OPAN Welcomes Support at Home Program
AUSTRALIA | OPAN has welcomed the Support at Home program announced by the Government, but cautioned the possibility of rising costs for seniors. The…
Culturally Safe Aged Care Guidance Launched
New, culturally safe aged care home guidance has been launched by the Federal Government to support every Australian senior. The Federal Government said that…
Research Funding Allocated for Dementia Research
In an attempt to combat Australia’s deadliest killer, the Federal Government has announced increased funding for dementia research. The Australian Government is providing an…
New Funding for More Beds
AUSTRALIA | Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has announced new funding to allow more beds for seniors, specifically in regions of Perth and the…
Healthcare Leading Job Growth
New data has found healthcare to be leading the way on job growth, with a sizable increase during the year ending April. Healthcare has…
Push for More Medical Alarms for Kiwis
Seven out of 10 New Zealanders said they want to remain in their current homes for the rest of their lives, and would only…