home care

Aged care funding misses one key point

The removal of personal‑care fees has been welcomed by advocates, but the shift also raises questions about how Australia funds…

Aged care model needs rethinking: Opinion

Despite major reforms, older Australians are waiting weeks for assessment and more than 200 days for services, while operators warn…

Older people at risk as fuel crisis deepens

Aged care leaders warn that rising fuel costs and empty petrol stations are already disrupting services, leaving older Australians increasingly…

Government prioritises in-home support

The Albanese government has reiterated its commitment to enabling older Australians to age in their own homes, saying it is…

How the Dutch do home care

Europe’s aging population is calling for home care services that deliver care and support to individuals within their homes. Bureaucracy…

Early brain health support can delay entry to aged care

The overwhelming desire of older Australians to remain in their homes is driving new research into proactive brain health support,…

Preventing hospitalisations using a multidisciplinary care model

For too many older people, the supports they need don’t arrive early enough, or in a way that keeps them…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

Senate probes aged care reforms

The Senate has voted to establish two further inquiries into Labor’s aged care reforms, amid growing concerns that the recently…

It’s time to prioritise mental health education

Silverchain has introduced it's free Foundations in Mental Health program, designed to help ready providers for the new Aged Care…

Maggie Beer wants joy back on the menu

The Maggie Beer Foundation has announced it's latest nutrition initiative, aimed at addressing critical issues of malnutrition, loneliness, and a…

Over 200,000 on the waitlist for care

The chair of a Senate Inquiry into aged care delivery has accused Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae…

‘They weren’t ready:’ Minister defends HCP delays

Senator David Pocock is once again increasing the pressure on the Albanese government in his demand for more Home Care…

Tailored programs key to restorative care success

Short-term specialist reablement intervention is effective at improving the capability and quality of life of older adults experiencing functional decline…

Providers issue statement slamming “broken” Support at Home program

With the new Aged Care Act deadline of July 1 fast approaching, providers and peak bodies alike are making their…

Communication and HCP top consumer dissatisfaction with aged care sector

The Older People's Advocacy Network (OPAN) has released its mid-year National Aged Care Advocacy Program Presenting Issues Report, detailing the…

Beyond daily tasks: The real impact of domestic assistance

Whiddon CEo Chris Mamarelis discusses the importance of meaningful, personal connections in the delivery of domestic assistance.

New year, same aged care crisis: Longer wait times, facility closures and hospital strain

Recent government data reveals that wait times for accessing aged care services have continued to grow year-on-year. The Productivity Commission's…

Facing the big home truth on dementia – opinion

Home is where the heart – and brain – is for the rapidly growing number of Australians diagnosed with dementia. …

4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey

Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…

Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts

Older Australians are staring down longer wait times for basic support to help them live independently over the next six…

Ageing population and govt reform drive demand for dementia respite care

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed this week that dementia is projected to become the nation's leading cause of…

Offering end of life support as part of home care is important – but may face some challenges

Jennifer Tieman, Flinders University Earlier this month, the government announced major changes to aged care in Australia, including a A$4.3…

Home care quadrupled in the last decade

Data released by the Australian Health and Welfare Institute reveals the number of older Australians accessing home care has grown…

Government delivers first aged care digital plan

The Albanese government has announced the commencement of their first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy. The Department of Health…