Age Services Peak LASA Announces New Chair
27 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithLeading Age Services Australia (LASA), the industry peak body for all age service providers,has announced the appointment of Dr Graeme Blackman OAM as its independent Chair, taking over the role from Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC.
Menu planning guidelines for Aged Care Homes - Missing in action
12 August, 2014 by ahhbAged Care Accreditation Standards are demanding increasing levels of excellence and facilities are coming under ever increasing scrutiny around the provision of nutrition and hydration. Food Service Managers are struggling with tighter budgets and needing to do more with less. Anne Schneyder asks where are the Nutrition and Menu Planning Standards for aged care facilities?
Public Health Association of Australia Comments on Latest COAG Report
12 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has called on governments to reverse cuts to spending on prevention and to take action to deal with the obesogenic environment In the light of the latest COAG Report.
Indigenous Primary Health Care Report Shows Performance Improvements
05 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithPerformance improvements across a number of areas of Indigenous primary health care are shown in a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Quality indicators in age services - Lessons learnt
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Professor Peter Shergold to Chair Aged Care Sector Committee
06 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithProfessor Peter Shergold AC will chair the Aged Care Sector Committee, tasked with building the foundation for a constructive and lasting partnership between the Australian Government and the aged care sector.
Mental Health Report Provides Key Service and Resource Data
10 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithNine per cent of the Australian population received mental health services in 2010 - 2011, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
Professor Ian Maddocks makes Palliative Care his business and wants you to make it yours
10 October, 2013 by ahhbSenior Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Ian Maddocks is distinguished for his work as a palliative care specialist and advocate. He was the first president of what is now known as Palliative Care Australia and has been an international leader in raising awareness of palliative care in medicine. The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin spoke with Professor Maddocks about the inspiration behind his passion for palliative care, and the hopes he has for its advancement in Australia.
Forbo flooring systems for health and aged care
30 September, 2012 by John ConnoleForbo - comprehensive flooring solutions provider
