Dialysis and kidney transplantation demand could rise
June 25, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Dialysis and kidney transplantation is predicted to increase by 45 per cent over the course of the next decade as the population ages.
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Startling growth predicted for the aged care industry
June 18, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The aged care industry is predicted to undergo massive growth through 2050, receiving substantially higher resident numbers.
Living Longer, Living Better – the coming reforms
June 17, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
Aged care changes are coming as part of the Living Longer, Living Better health care reform, put in place recently.
Future of Financial Advice legislation detrimental to older Australians
COTA Australia has joined with leading consumer interest groups to protect older Australians against proposed regulation changes.
Commonwealth discussion paper released
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme Manual will be an essential document for aged care providers and the government following its release.
National Commission of Audit recommendations for aged care
The Australian National Commission of Audit has outlined recommendations for the future of the sector over the next few years.
Was aged care featured prominently enough in the budget?
June 11, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Aged care providers need to be aware of the coming changes to the industry as a result of the 2014-15 budget.
Health care co-payments require monitoring
June 10, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Changes to the co-payment system will likely disadvantage older Australians, especially those receiving care within a facility.
Industry body explains need for aged care over hospital beds
June 6, 2014 | Aged Care Management
A leading industry body, Leading Age Services Australia, claims that the budget changes could have a negative effect on residents.
NSW gives $1 million to palliative care volunteers
Changes are coming to palliative care, including increased funding in the form of a package for volunteers.