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…
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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. …
Alzheimer’s NZ Warns of Alarming Rate
Alarming new research shows dementia is now affecting three New Zealanders every hour – around 500 people every week, according to Alzheimer’s NZ. The…
St Bart’s Transformation
AUSTRALIA | St Bart’s in Perth announced it will expand its services to include more residents amid a major transformation for the facility. The…
Further Investment for Sector
AUSTRALIA | The Government’s further investment of AUD 300 million will provide seniors with a world-class aged care sector across the country. The Albanese…
Inspector-General Report Welcomed
AUSTRALIA | OPAN has welcomed Inspector-General Natalie Siegel-Brown’s 2025 progress report, assessing the Government’s response to the Royal Commission. The Older Persons Advocacy Network…
ADI Report Exposes NZ Policy Failures
Alzheimer’s NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall said the ADI report has exposed urgent policy failures within New Zealand. Alzheimer’s NZ said New Zealand is…
Regional Rates for Village Units Fall Behind
New analysis of retirement village penetration rates reveals sharp regional disparities in housing provision for older New Zealanders. While some regions are comparatively well…
Combating Social Isolation
AUSTRALIA | Dementia Australia has tasked Australians to get in touch with those impacted by dementia to prevent feelings of social isolation. This Dementia…
Third Age Health Leads New Care Standards
Third Age Health has continued to lead the integration process of new standards to better support quality care for older aged New Zealanders. Third…