2014 Aged Care Approvals Round shows massive demand for places
December 9, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The results of the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round were recently announced and certainly point to the necessity of reforms over the next few years.
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How could the Hub trial impact the wider aged care sector?
November 18, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Lightening the administrative burden on aged care providers is essential to ensure they can operate effectively over the next few years.
Taking a gendered approach to ageing
November 18, 2014 | Aged Care Management
With population growth showing no immediate sign of slowing, providers will need to take several approaches to understanding the aged care sector.
SCC set to create a substantial number of new jobs
November 18, 2014 | Assessment and Optimisation
The sod has been turned at the development site of a new aged care facility – one that will provide necessary care for the elderly.
Incorrect information a serious issue
November 18, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Means testing is a necessary part of the aged care process, but delays are causing a significant number of issues for providers and the elderly.
Supporting aged care with advanced robotics
November 11, 2014 | Technology
A new study has found Australians to be quite trusting of robots – could the machines provide a staffing solution in the aged care sector?
New Bupa residential facility to go ahead in Rangeville
November 11, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Bupa have recently turned the first sod at the site of a new aged care facility in Queensland, one that will provide 108 beds and an onsite GP.
Preparing the palliative care sector
November 11, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Aged care growth is certainly going to mean providers will be required to take action, but they’ll also need to be aware of palliative care requirements.
Successful bid for Australian ILC centre
November 11, 2014 | Aged Care Management
A growing aged care population depends on a strong network of research and collaboration – and that’s exactly what ILC has set out to achieve.
Dementia resource aims to raise awareness of care order limitations
November 4, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Dementia is currently growing in Australia, with further rise in numbers predicted in the near future. These issues need to be addressed now.