New Support at Home consumer protection measures announced
22 May, 2026New consumer protection measures designed to guard older Australians against unfair prices under Support at Home have been announced by the Australian Government.
A palliative care nurse on why good intentions aren't enough
12 May, 2026 by Karen Conte*A home care provider's Palliative Care Project Lead sets out why the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway matters and best practice perspectives on delivering it.
National Palliative Care Week 2026 commences
11 May, 2026National Palliative Care Week commenced on Sunday with the theme ‘Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers’.
NSW announces review into 'stranded' aged care patients
08 May, 2026With the current system called "unfair for patients and unsustainable for the broader hospital system", a NSW Productivity & Equality Commission review has been announced.
One in five aged care residents receive delayed or missed denosumab doses
28 April, 2026Medication administration data from over 10,600 residential aged care residents has led researchers to claim older Australians are being put at risk of fractures.
Support at Home showering reclassified as 'clinical care' as part of $3bn investment
24 April, 2026Intended to build on changes delivered in its first term, the Australian Government has announced that the 2026 Budget will include a $3 billion aged care investment.
Neuroscientists propose clinical definition for brain fog in menopause
16 April, 2026Researchers have proposed a new clinical definition for the presentation of brain fog in menopause and how it is distinct from other conditions like dementia.
Works completed on two new Victorian aged care facilities
02 April, 2026In Victoria, works are now complete on aged care facilities in Cohuna and Mansfield — part of investments totalling more than $100 million.
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
25 March, 2026An Australian study recently published in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively prevent falls.
COVID-19 training fail lands residential aged care provider $150K fine
18 March, 2026A residential aged care provider that employed 106 workers across the workplace has been convicted and fined $150,000 after workers contracted COVID-19.
The human touch: how staff uniforms can support emotional and social wellbeing in aged care
06 March, 2026 by Pamela Jabbour*Uniforms are more than functional workwear. When thoughtfully considered, they can quietly support emotional wellbeing, dignity and connection.
Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
23 January, 2026 by Lesley Barton*Incontinence management is rapidly improving courtesy of new technologies and compassionate approaches. Here are some available innovations.
2026 HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
23 January, 2026Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards, which encompass the aged care, allied health, community services and disability services sectors.
Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year
18 June, 2025The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products.
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
12 May, 2025 by Stephanie Long*On 1 November, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know, complete with tips.
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