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Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount: (World); Created on 18 September 2024; ... geriatric hospitals signals Australia’s failure to provide adequate aged care. Geriatric care in Australia Across Australia, geriatric care is often delivered in hospitals as a sub-acute admission, ...
Coalition backs Labor’s heavy lifting on aged care, hoping to reap the benefit down the track: (World); Created on 12 September 2024; In agreeing earlier to the Albanese government’s changes to the NDIS and now endorsing its aged care reforms, Peter Dutton is calculating it’s easier for Labor than the Coalition to find big savings ...
The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing: (World); Created on 12 September 2024; After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced[1] it will implement the Aged Care Taskforce[2] recommendations. The government already signalled back in March[3] ...
Rural Australia delivers quality aged care, despite many homes doing it tough: (World); Created on 06 August 2024; Around half of Australian aged care homes are losing money[1], prompting concerns about their long-term financial viability and the potential for closures – particularly in the country. Aged care ...
We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?: (World); Created on 18 July 2024; In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is brewing. If the problem ...
Maggie Beer’s aged care eating mission is feel-good TV – but is it a recipe for real change?: (World); Created on 09 July 2024; Australian celebrity cook Maggie Beer has long been an advocate[1] for better quality meals in aged care. It led her to a four-month immersion in an aged care residence with the goal of transforming ...
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – new report: (World); Created on 28 June 2024; In Green/ShutterstockNew analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to. The UTS Ageing Research Collaborative, which we are ...
The government is not on track to get every younger person out of aged care by next year. What now?: (World); Created on 12 June 2024; Lisa lives with multiple sclerosis. She used to live in aged care after being admitted there in her late 40s. It isn’t living, it is existing. You are told what to do […] when to go to bed, what to eat, ...
Aged care workers have won a huge pay rise. What about the cleaners, cooks and admin staff who support them?: (Business News); Created on 22 March 2024; This month, the Fair Work Commission handed Australia’s aged care workforce an historic pay rise, with some groups’ wages set to increase by more than 28%. The news was a welcome relief for much of the ...
Aged care workers have won a huge pay rise. What about the cleaners, cooks and admin staff who support them?: (World); Created on 22 March 2024; This month, the Fair Work Commission handed Australia’s aged care workforce an historic pay rise, with some groups’ wages set to increase by more than 28%. The news was a welcome relief for much of the ...
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help: (World); Created on 20 March 2024; sasirin pamai/ShutterstockWhile many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms ...
What will aged care look like for the next generation? More of the same but higher out-of-pocket costs: (World); Created on 12 March 2024; pikselstock/ShutterstockAged care financing is a vexed problem for the Australian government. It is already underfunded for the quality the community expects, and costs will increase dramatically. There ...
Government’s aged care report proposes older Australians pay more but eschews a levy: (World); Created on 11 March 2024; A government-instituted taskforce has proposed older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options such as a levy or touching the family ...
Changes are coming for Australia’s aged care system. Here’s what we know so far: (World); Created on 06 February 2024; Centre for Ageing Better/UnsplashAustralia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs ...
How do I handle it if my parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider: (World); Created on 31 January 2024; ... want them to be safe and healthy. You’ve tried to talk to them about aged care but been met with swift refusal and an indignant declaration “I don’t need help – everything is fine!” Now what? Here are ...
How a Brisbane aged care home made a couple’s dream come true: (Times Magazine); Created on 20 September 2023; ... EM Tooth Residential Aged Care home went above and beyond to make sure their residents felt a part of the celebrations, even though they couldn’t attend in person. The team organized a cinema-size ...
The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here's what Elders say needs to chang: (World); Created on 14 September 2023; The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recognised the aged care system has failed to provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as they age. It recommended ...
We need a new way to pay for aged care. But it can't shut out those on low income: (World); Created on 31 August 2023; ... on aged care than we do today, with aged-care spending expected to more than double its share of gross domestic product by 2063. We cannot... Aged-care funding is again on the agenda, with the latest ...
Our older population will triple in 40 years. But a social insurance model won't fix the aged care funding crisi: (World); Created on 22 August 2023; ... on the aged-care system. The government’s Aged Care Taskforce is investigating aged-care funding options to develop a “fair and... Preliminary data from the 2023 Intergenerational Report[1] shows ...
New Aussie musical Bloom misses an opportunity to interrogate the gaps in aged care – and in our social fabric: (World); Created on 03 August 2023; ... the story of Rose (Evelyn Krape), who reluctantly arrives at Pine Grove Aged Care Home after being told she can no longer live alone. Finn (Slone Sudiro), a university student studying music, arrives on ...

HCF’s Healthy Hearts Roadshow Wraps Up 2024 with a Final Regional Sprint

Next week marks the final leg of the HCF Healthy Hearts Roadshow for 2024, bringing free heart health checks to some of NSW’s most vibrant regional communities. As Australia’s ...

The Budget-Friendly Traveler: How Off-Airport Car Hire Can Save You Money

When planning a trip, transportation is one of the most crucial considerations. For many, the go-to option is renting a car at the airport for convenience. But what if we told ...

Air is an overlooked source of nutrients – evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins

You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of pollution. When we think of nutrients, we think of t...

FedEx Australia Announces Christmas Shipping Cut-Off Dates To Help Beat the Holiday Rush

With Christmas just around the corner, FedEx is advising Australian shoppers to get their presents sorted early to ensure they arrive on time for the big day. FedEx has reveale...

Will the Wage Price Index growth ease financial pressure for households?

The Wage Price Index’s quarterly increase of 0.8% has been met with mixed reactions. While Australian wages continue to increase, it was the smallest increase in two and a half...

Back-to-School Worries? 70% of Parents Fear Their Kids Aren’t Ready for Day On

Australian parents find themselves confronting a key decision: should they hold back their child on the age border for another year before starting school? Recent research from...

Native Flowers and Wildflowers: The Sustainable and Thoughtful Gift

Gifting flowers is a thoughtful and traditional way to show someone you care. Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or just to say, "I'm thinking of you," flowers always bring a smile to the recipient's face. But what if you want to give a gif...

Electric Bike Laws & Roads Rules Australia

An electric bike is defined as a motorized bicycle with an integrated electric motor. There are two types, ones that use electricity to solely power the bike. These are effectively like electric mopeds. The alternative is electric motors which ass...

The Reasons Why You Should Never Leave Your Car At An Outdoor Car Park

Surveys show that Australia is the most expensive country in the world to park in! The average daily parking charges were in the region of AUD 35 in 2022, and they showed no signs of coming down. Parking in the CBDs (central business districts) c...

Lovely Blooms for Your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day

History of Valentine's Day Flowers Valentine’s Day is a special day of the year for many, as people show their affection for one another with gifts and kind words. One of the most popular items associated with this holiday is flowers, but do you k...

Why Do So Many Australians Move Interstate?

Australia, with its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, offers an array of living experiences that cater to different lifestyles. Consequently, the trend of interstate relocation is increasingly common among Australians. Understanding why peop...

Billion dollar fund to drive low emissions technology investment

The Morrison Government will establish a new $1 billion technology fund to turbocharge investment in Australian companies to develop new low emissions technology. The Low Emissions Technology Commercialisation Fund (the Fund) will combine $50...

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