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New eLearning resources to assist you in preparing for the new Aged Care Act.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has launched a series of training materials to support: older adults, their families, and caregivers in understanding the upcoming changes service providers in implementing new systems and processes workers in...
Assistance with the cost of living
The May Budget 2025 presents significant support for the cost of living, precisely when and where it is most necessary. At a glance $2.3 billion in assistance for the cost of living – the largest investment of its kind in Victoria’s history $320 million...
New eligibility tool for subsidized aged care
Introducing the Integrated Assessment Tool designed to evaluate the eligibility of older individuals for Commonwealth-subsidized aged care services and programs. This innovative tool is set to launch on July 1, 2024. For those working in the aged care industry, it is...
Major updates regarding monetary changes on July 1, 2024
The new financial year has officially begun, bringing with it a plethora of changes for Australians. As of July 1, new rules have come into effect that will impact nearly everyone, from individuals | / Australian Taxation Office individual taxpayers to families, and...
Ways to reduce falls and prevent injuries
Prevalence of falls among older Australians In the 2018-19 fiscal year, falls were identified as the primary cause of injury-related hospitalizations, making up 75% of all hospital presentations. Nearly 53,000 emergency room visits and 44,000 hospitalizations were...
National palliative care project initiatives
A recent report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shed light on the relationship between hospital stays, residential aged care, and hospital readmissions for Australians living with dementia. The report found that individuals with...
Home care decreases hospital admissions for older Australians living with dementia
A recent report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shed light on the relationship between hospital stays, residential aged care, and hospital readmissions for Australians living with dementia. The report found that individuals with...
Government delivers first aged care digital plan
The Albanese government has recently unveiled its inaugural Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2024–2029. This initiative, spearheaded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, outlines a comprehensive five-year plan designed to establish a...