Senate Inquiry Welcomed by ANZSGM
AUSTRALIA | A Senate inquiry has commenced, focusing on the delays to the Home Care program and the withholding of new packages. The Australian…
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Napier Property for Metlifecare
Napier is set to be the home of Metlifecare’s next property, bringing the age care provider’s pipeline to 21 projects in the future. Metlifecare…
Strong Growth for Summerset
Summerset has announced that its underlying profit is up 19 per cent to NZD 106.6 million, compared to last year, as reported by CEO…
Age Pension Rise Applauded by COTA
AUSTRALIA | The Age Pension increase has been welcomed by COTA, which said it would provide seniors with assistance amid rising household costs. COTA…
STIG Reports Strong Results
STIG has reported strong financial results, enabling a seven percent per annum distribution to investors, while entering into a new loan facility. Senior Trust…
ROSA Study Finds Major Problem in Aged Care Quality
AUSTRALIA | Research has exposed serious inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality, uncovered by ROSA and Flinders University. A national study led by the…
Scams on the Rise
AUSTRALIA | The National Anti-Scam Centre has pushed for more awareness as financial scams have climbed AUD 175 million more than last year. Australians…
EAAA Welcomes Claire Van Heyningen
AUSTRALIA | Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) is pleased to welcome Claire Van Heyningen as the newest member of its Board. Van Heyningen brings…
Review into Aged Care Welcomed
A review of New Zealand’s aged care system has been welcomed by Alzheimer’s NZ CEO Catherine Hall. Alzheimer’s NZ has welcomed the update from…
Removing Dementia Stigma for Chinese Speakers
AUSTRALIA | A Chinese Studies PhD Student has explored new ways to remove stigma and shame from the term ‘dementia’ in new research. New…
Sam Rae Hears Seniors’ Concerns
AUSTRALIA | Minister Sam Rae has listened to concerns that seniors have ahead of the new Aged Care Act coming into effect in November….
Housing Development Designed for Seniors
A new social housing development has opened in Northcote, specifically designed to meet the need for affordable housing for seniors. Auckland’s shortage of quality,…