Fuel Pushes Inflation Back Above 4 Percent
NEW ZEALAND | Annual inflation has returned to 4.1 percent at a time when aged care and retirement village operators already have limited room…
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KiwiSaver “Working Well”
Research has indicated that 90 percent of New Zealanders earning over NZD 50,000 contribute to KiwiSaver, which the Retirement Commission said was working well….
Grants Awarded to Dementia Initiatives
AUSTRALIA | Dementia Australia has awarded over AUD 160,000 in grants to 17 community groups across Australia to support local communities to become more…
Care England Report Launched by Parliament
UK | Parliament has launched a new good practice guide by Care England about preventing choking deaths among people with learning disabilities. Care England…
Superannuation Changes Welcomed by Industry
AUSTRALIA | Following changes to superannuation payments, COTA said more Australians will find it easier to retire under the new laws. Having superannuation paid…
CHSP Report Highlighted as Milestone
AUSTRALIA | Peak industry bodies have acknowledged a Senate report into CHSP as an important milestone for aged care in Australia. Ageing Australia, COTA…
Assessment Bottlenecks are Delaying Care
ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin said assessment bottlenecks are delaying care, but there is a solution to the problem. The Aged Care Association (ACA)…
Human Oversight of Integrated Assessment Tool Welcomed
AUSTRALIA | Ageing Australia said the introduction of human oversight of integrated assessment tools was a milestone for the industry. Ageing Australia welcomes the…
Funding for Rural and Remote Support
AUSTRALIA | More funding has become available for rural and remote support at home workers, providing essential services across the country. The Australian Government…
Faces Of | Hannah McQueen, Brightly
Hannah McQueen is a proven industry-disruptor who has already built a successful alternative to an entrenched system. Her journey began with a deeply personal…
OPAN Calls for More Assessment Tool Details
AUSTRALIA | OPAN has welcomed changes to the Aged Care Assessment Tool, but said further details were needed in order to safeguard the rights…
Faces Of | Meagan Spicer, Weary Dunlop Village
For Meagan Spicer, stepping into the Village Manager role at Weary Dunlop felt like a natural progression, shaped by the experiences and relationships that…