Co-payment announcement good news for older Australians
January 6, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
A recent co-payment announcement is good news for elderly Australians and the disadvantaged, bringing about more manageable medical expenses.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme set to bring care changes in July
January 6, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Home care is a critical part of the Australian aged care sector, providing necessary support for older Australians living outside of dedicated residential care facilities. With an elderly population showing…
LASA contributes to ACAR discussion
December 10, 2014 | Aged Care Management
LASA CEO Patrick Reid has come forward to outline the views of the organisation with regards to the ACAR announcement earlier this month.
China free-trade agreement a win for aged care
December 10, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The aged care sectors in both Australia and China will benefit from the historic China-Australia Free Trade Agreement that was announced in November.
ACPC report details number of approved applications
December 10, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has released a new report that reveals interesting statistics surrounding accommodation price changes.
NSW care developments surging ahead
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Management
NSW would appear to be on the right track with regards to health care, as the several exciting hospital developments are progressing.
NEHTA announcement signals opportunities for private hospitals
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
NEHTA funding is being allocated to private hospitals to integrate with the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record.
The aged care challenge: Coping with an ageing workforce
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Management
An elderly population boom is currently occurring across the globe, one that could pose a substantial number of issues in the near future.
NSW releases new roadmap for rural health
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Management
It’s now time to begin focusing on rural health, and states will need to follow the examples set by NSW and the National Rural Health Alliance.
Financial advice changes are good news for elderly Australians
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
A growing elderly population will depend on sound financial advice – something that could be assured thanks to recent actions by senators.