older Australians

Government delays Support at Home price caps

The federal government has delayed introducing price caps for the Support at Home program, citing market instability, while announcing new…

New standards framework for digital health

The new National Framework for Digital Health Standards sets consistent rules for digital health systems, with experts urging that older…

Australians wait 12 months for aged care

A new federal report shows older Australians are now waiting more than a year for aged care support, with experts…

Report reveals aged care VAD failures

A new national report has found that most aged‑care providers are failing to support residents’ access to voluntary assisted dying,…

Online trial helps older adults cut risky drinking

A major Australian trial has found that an online program designed for older adults can significantly reduce risky drinking, offering…

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…

Home-care co-payment for showering scrapped

Essential daily‑living supports will become free under Support at Home from October, following sustained pressure from advocates that argued older…

How computers still decide who gets care

Aged‑care assessors say the new Integrated Assessment Tool “handcuffs” their professional judgement, as hundreds of older Australians report being downgraded…

Ombudsman probes home care assessment tool

The Commonwealth Ombudsman is investigating the Support at Home assessment system after a surge in complaints, with experts warning the…

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 Australians to receive free RSV vaccine from May

Eligible Australians aged 75 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over, will soon receive…

Over 400 older Australians hospitalised daily from falls

As fall related hospitalisations rise, April Falls Month is a reminder that balance training, digital tools and adherence to national…

Ageing well more than just health

A study of older Australians has found that ageing well depends as much on purpose and belonging as on physical…

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 faces backlash over aged care algorithm

Advocates say the aged care assessment tool is failing to reflect real needs, despite the Minister insisting complaints are minimal…

Passive house solution for retirees

An Australian retirement living operator is leading the way in sustainable design, piloting a high-performing home that delivers thermal comfort…

Dementia researchers focus on early intervention

It is a condition that impacts one in five older Australians and is often considered a “transition” stage to dementia,…

Wealthy boomer stereotype fuels ageism: Report

The stereotype that older Australians are uniformly wealthy is not only inaccurate but actively fuels ageism, according to the latest…

My Aged Care a maze, not a door: Watchdog

The Inspector-General of Aged Care's final report on the Review of My Aged Care has exposed systemic flaws in the…

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…

New care tool for rural older Australians receives federal support

A rural health service has received considerable funding from the federal government to launch a care planning tool for older…

Health warning following death of older woman from tetanus

An urgent health warning has been issued today after an older woman died on April 1st after contracting tetanus. A…

Provider launches affordable apartments to address housing crisis

A prominent aged care provider in Victoria is chipping in to alleviate Australia's housing crisis by introducing affordable apartments for…