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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Metlifecare’s Fairway Gardens Officially Opens
Metlifecare’s latest village, Fairway Gardens, was officially opened by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in East Auckland. Metlifecare has officially opened its newest…
Fair Repayments Petition Gains 41,000 Signatures
Consumer NZ said that an influx of signatures has joined the call for fair repayments for retirement village residents. The petition has urged the…
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…
Easy Access to Doctors for Seniors
AUSTRALIA | Providing residents with easy access to doctors has been welcomed by Ageing Australia in response to providers’ concerns. Ageing Australia congratulated Federal…
The Waiting List Nobody Talks About
Most discussions about hospital waiting lists focus on people waiting to be admitted to hospital. Far less attention is paid to those waiting to…
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…
Nurse Maude Hospice Opens
Following years of community support, the new Nurse Maude Hospice has officially opened in Christchurch. The first patients will be admitted on Wednesday (17…
Cardiovascular Research Tools Become More Popular
Tools to elevate cardiovascular research have gained ground as the life science instrumentation market continues to expand broadly. Demand for sophisticated physiological research tools…
Tracey Martin Appointed to Global Ageing Network Board
The Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA), Tracey Martin, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Ageing Network,…
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…