Submissions invited on Aged Care Royal Commission recommendations
23 October, 2026Until 29 January 2027, the Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care is inviting submissions on how the Commission recommendations have or have not been delivered.
Former podiatrist fined over "quite brazen" offending that included a TV appearance
22 October, 2026The offending included a man promoting himself on a nationally broadcast television program while suspended, prompting Ahpra to write to media organisations.
Better questions, clearer choices: putting the person at the centre of continence support
20 October, 2026 by Liz Anieto* | Supplied by: Svelte Health Pty LtdBetter continence support begins before a product is chosen. It begins with better questions, clearer information and a willingness to keep the person involved.
A Day in the Life of a rural generalist anaesthetist and men's mental health advocate
19 October, 2026Dr Hayden Cain is a rural generalist anaesthetist who has a particular interest in men's health and mental health. Ahead of Movember, we spend a day in his life.
Government to commission aged care assessment tool review
19 October, 2026The reviewer will be empowered to recommend what changes, if any, are needed to the aged care classification and prioritisation assessment mechanisms.
Conviction and $20K fine follows "serious and prolonged" offending by former podiatrist
12 October, 2026After being prohibited from having contact with female patients, then suspended, the West Australian man conducted consults with 11 patients, eight of whom were women.
Rapid-response discharge model targets bed block
12 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Freewave Aged CareAs health ministers call for urgent federal action on bed block, this NSW home and community care provider says it has built an aged care solution of its own.
Top 5 insights into why older Australians stop eating well at home
06 October, 2026A national survey of 2496 Australians aged 65+, in-depth interviews and focus groups with 234, and a University of Sydney literature review shaped this top five.
Doctors' inaugural Aged Care Report Card reveals "failures" across the sector
06 October, 2026That hospital patient days used by people eligible and waiting for residential aged care increased more than 60% in three years was among the issues highlighted.
The case for proactive aged care assessments
28 September, 2026 by Paymon Daneshpay* | Supplied by: Lumia Care Services Pty LtdProactive aged care assessments have the potential to reframe aging from a series of emergencies to a manageable life stage. Here's how.
Does frailty hold the key to early dementia diagnosis?
18 September, 2026A study involving more than 1600 participants suggests frailty could be an important independent clinical marker to help diagnose and potentially treat dementia.
Svelte pull-up continence underwear
16 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Svelte Health Pty LtdSvelte pull-up absorbent continence underwear is designed for mobile and semi-mobile adults.
"Bed block is accelerating and is far beyond sustainable," NSW Minister for Health says
07 September, 2026Between mid-2025 and mid-2026, all but one jurisdiction has seen an increase in patients waiting in state hospitals for Commonwealth aged care placements. Here are the figures.
The Fair Work Ombudsman finds 13 out of 22 aged care providers non-compliant
07 September, 2026FWO aged care investigations have seen more than $5.3 million recovered for almost 3600 underpaid direct care employees working for aged care businesses.
Medicare Mental Health Check In — helping clinicians close the gap
04 September, 2026 by Jane Cameron* | Supplied by: St Vincent’s Health AustraliaA new national digital service is delivering free, evidence-based early mental health support for mild challenges, and the health workforce has a central role.
