Hammondcare

Design transforms dementia care

Far from being a mere backdrop, thoughtful and compassionate design can have a significant impact on the independence, safety, and…

Collaboration key to aged care innovation

New initiative Hammond Innovations, announced by HammondCare CEO Andrew Thorburn at the Ageing Australia National Conference 2025, seeks to bridge…

Provider’s home care package includes new art program

Older people living at home and accessing the Home Care Packages (HCP) are enjoying one-on-one professional art sessions under an…

Former NAB chief replaces HammondCare CEO

Former NAB chief Andrew Thorburn has been named the new chief of aged care provider HammondCare. Replacing former NSW Premier…

Language background may contribute to BPSB in people with dementia

New research has found that immigrants originally from non-English speaking countries who are living with dementia were more likely to…

No time to be “in the moment” with dementia residents

New research has found that aged care staff need to be 'in the moment' for residents with dementia to have…

New regional at-home service opens in Lismore

A new headquarters for at-home care in regional New South Wales has been opened by HammondCare, as part of a…

New national aged care design guidelines released

New draft aged care design principles and guidelines were released to make aged care homes less clinical and more community-oriented. …

‘I want to be a part of this’: 16-year-old’s rewarding aged-care experience

A year 11 student’s volunteering experience at HammondCare made her realise she wanted to continue giving to the aged care…

South Australia’s first dementia care village opens

A new dementia care village has opened in South Australia – complete with a shop designed by Coles, a hairdresser,…

Budget to fund $11.3bn aged care pay rise

Next week's federal budget will fund a highly-anticipated salary increase for aged care workers after Labor announced a major increase…

HammondCare launches palliative care program

An aged care provider has spearheaded a palliative care program to raise the sector's awareness and increase support for family…

Dementia professor awarded for pioneering work: Q&A

Professor Susan Kurrle from Sydney University has been honoured for her groundbreaking research in dementia. She was appointed an Officer…

Australia’s oldest man passes away in his sleep peacefully

Living past your 110th birthday may sound like a dream for some and a nightmare for others. For Australia’s oldest…

Rescued greyhounds racing to improve wellbeing of residents

In the coming months residents living in HammondCare homes will enjoy regular visits from slender canine companions. Syndey-based Greyhound Rescue…

Experts forecast disputes in aged care as voluntary assisted dying is legalised

Experts have said aged care providers will face considerable challenges when voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws come into force in…