Aged Care Insite

63 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Australian plan to cut health rebates for oler -65s sparks warnings of strain on public hospitals · Australian government's proposed cut to health rebates for over-65s could push thousands onto public hospital waitlists.
• New Study Debunks Masculinity Myth as Barrier to Men in Australian Care Work · Monash University research finds low pay and insecure employment, not masculinity, deter men from Australian care roles.
• New Navigation Tool Flags Early Dementia Signs · Researchers developed a questionnaire to detect early dementia through spatial navigation and memory changes.
• Southern Cross Care Integrates NeuronsVR Therapy into Dementia Care Model · Southern Cross Care adopts NeuronsVR therapy as a purposeful engagement tool within its dementia care framework.
• Aged Care Commission Identifies Four Key Risk Areas for 2026-27 · Australia's Aged Care Commission highlights four priority areas to reduce harm and improve outcomes for older residents.
• Aged Care Providers Welcome CHSP Extension to 2029 · Aged care providers and advocates welcome the decision to extend the Commonwealth Home Support Program until June 2029.
• Indigenous Connection to Country Linked to Physical and Mental Health · Research confirms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connection to Country is a foundational determinant of health.
• Australian Senate backs motion to abolish controversial aged care algorithm · The Australian Senate supports a Greens motion calling for the abolition of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) in aged care.
• Australia Extends Commonwealth Home Support Program to 2029 · The Australian government extended the Commonwealth Home Support Program until June 2029 to ensure continuity for over 830,000 older Australians.
• Women Drive Global Health Workforce Growth Amid Massive Shortages · Women comprise nearly 69% of the global health workforce, yet a shortage of 34.4 million workers persists.
• Australia launches national dementia prevention campaign for 50-year-olds · Federal government sends letters to Australians turning 50 to encourage dementia risk reduction.
• Australia launches first National Nursing Workforce Strategy · Australia released its first coordinated National Nursing Workforce Strategy to improve planning and retention.
• WA Aged Care Providers Seek Public Hearing on Support at Home Inquiry · Western Australia's major aged care providers request a public hearing for the federal Support at Home inquiry.
• University of Canberra Partners with HammondCare for Dementia Village · The University of Canberra will partner with HammondCare to research Canberra's first dementia care village.
• Australia allocates $180m for Aboriginal health infrastructure upgrades · Australian government offers $180m funding for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to expand healthcare infrastructure.
• Australia's Aged Care Nurses Receive Final Wage Boost · Australian aged care nurses receive a final $700 weekly wage increase effective August 1.
• Kate Pope appointed acting Inspector-General of Aged Care · Kate Pope named acting Inspector-General of Aged Care following Natalie Siegel-Brown's resignation.
• NSW Health Minister Warns of ED Surge Due to Aged Care Funding Gaps · NSW Health Minister Ryan Park warns elderly patients may flood EDs due to lack of funded respiratory assistive technology.
• Remote Australian Health Workers Prioritize Housing, Safety, and Cultural Support · New research identifies housing, safety, and cultural leadership as top retention factors for remote Australian healthcare staff.
• Australia Launches Rapid Blood Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection · Sydney centre unveils Australian-first blood test detecting Alzheimer's up to 20 years before symptoms.
• Australia Labor Party Resolves to Repeal Federal Ban on Telehealth in Voluntary Assisted Dying · The Australian Labor Party has resolved to repeal the federal ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying via a conscience vote.
• Australia funds 73 new aged care beds in Illawarra hotspot · Federal government announces $25.9 million package to add 73 aged care beds in the Illawarra region.
• HammondCare Acquires Anglicare Sydney Home Care Operations · HammondCare agreed to acquire Anglicare Sydney's home care services to become Greater Sydney's largest provider.
• Australian Labor Party Conference Endorses Telehealth for Voluntary Assisted Dying · Australian Labor Party conference approves telehealth integration into voluntary assisted dying care, despite opposition concerns.
• Australia Expands Paid Placement Support to Allied Health Students · The Australian government expands the Paid Prac payment to allied health students starting July 1 next year.
• Queensland Study Explores Homesharing to Tackle Housing and Isolation · Queensland researchers suggest structured homesharing could ease housing pressure and reduce isolation.
• Taiwan Study Links Spousal Dementia to Higher Risk for Partner · A large Taiwanese study finds spouses of dementia patients face significantly higher risk of developing the condition themselves.
• Australia Announces $134m Expansion for Adelaide Aged Care Beds · Federal and South Australian governments invest $134m to add 268 aged care beds in Adelaide.
• WHO Calls for Action on Preventable Dementia Risks · The World Health Organization urges global action to reduce dementia risk through modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors.
• WA Aged Care Providers Warn of 2,800 Bed Shortage by 2030 · Advance Ageing WA warns of a potential shortage of 2,800 residential aged care beds in Western Australia by 2030.