New Commissioner Welcomed
AUSTRALIA | The newly appointed Aged Care Quality and Safety Complaints Commissioner, Treasure Jennings, has been welcomed by COTA Australia. COTA Australia has welcomed…
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Electronic Prescriptions Benefit Seniors
AUSTRALIA | Electronic prescriptions will now be introduced into the Australian healthcare system, following various industry-led calls. Ageing Australia has welcomed the decision by…
Immune Health Remains Sought After
For many, immune health has remained the top health benefit sought by consumers in food, beverage, and supplement choices. According to Kerry’s ProActive Health…
Fast-Tracking More Home Care Packages
AUSTRALIA | Before the long-anticipated reforms come into effect in November, the Government has pledged an extra 20,000 home care packages. The Albanese Government…
Opan Gear Towards Government Support
AUSTRALIA | Craig Gear from OPAN has welcomed the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report into aged care service delivery. The Older Persons Advocacy…
Record Wins for Ryman at Seniors Awards
A record number of finalists and wins cited for Ryman villages nationwide in both aged care and retirement living categories in 2025 NZ’s Best…
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…
Auckland Council and Bupa Celebrate Play
Auckland Council has partnered with Bupa to launch the Celebrating Play month, aiming to get Aucklanders moving. Bupa New Zealand said it was proud…
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…
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…
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. …