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WEB4 days ago · Australian Ageing Agenda is Australia’s trusted source for news, analysis, and opinions on ageing, aged care, and senior housing, serving professionals in these sectors.
Further $3.8bn investment for aged care wages
WEB1 day ago · The Australian Government is investing $3.8bn over four years to support the aged care sector to deliver a higher standard of care. The Albanese Government will invest a further $3.8 billion into aged care wages over the next four years, building on its $11.3bn commitment in 2023, and on top of the $5.6bn announced by the Prime Minister last week.
Action needed for ageing population - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEB16 hours ago · The latest figures reveal that the 75 to 79 age group is the fastest-growing demographic in Australia, prompting urgent action. RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon emphasised that all levels of government must prioritise the housing needs of this ageing cohort, as current planning systems present significant challenges.
Navigating transitions – a story of hope and change
WEB1 day ago · For Jack, a retired schoolteacher living with dementia, the hospital had become a confusing place, even though he had walked those corridors for 290 days. The clinical environment, constant noise, and changing faces of healthcare staff contributed to his anxiety and disorientation. Jack’s story is not unique.
All eyes on Aged Care Bill 2024 - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBSep 13, 2024 · All eyes on Aged Care Bill 2024. Providers welcome new legislation introduced on Thursday, the same day the government outlined the new home care program and released its response to the Aged Care Taskforces report. Bipartisan agreement and the subsequent tabling of Aged Care Bill 2024 provides hope for a sustainable future and the confidence ...
Confronting Australia’s silent epidemic - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEB2 days ago · Australian Ageing Agenda September 17, 2024. As the need for dementia care intensifies, so too do resource shortages across the sector, writes Lee Carissa. This Dementia Action Week, it’s crucial the aged care industry takes the time to recognise the growing impact of the disease across Australia. Set to double its prevalence by 2058 ...
Survey reveals key to ageing well - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Financial security, staying active and good relationships are the three core components to ageing well, according to a national survey. Commissioned by Bolton Clarke and involving 2,000 people aged 25-75-plus, the survey aims to shine a light on people’s perceptions about ageing. Professor Judy Lowthian. “We …
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WEBAustralian Ageing Agenda (AAA) is an independent and authoritative bi-monthly magazine and news website for people who work in or around the broad aged services and retirement living sectors in Australia. It provides a range of objective news, analysis and opinion on ageing issues and policy, aged care and seniors housing.
2023 – a year in review: part 3 - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Just as in part one and part two of this series, the demands remained high during the latter part of the year for aged care providers – who gathered in their largest numbers ever at the sector’s national conference.. September. The aged care accommodation design guidelines were released and made available for stakeholder consultation.Built on evidence-based research undertaken over several ...
Aged Care Act: ‘Let’s get this done’ - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBAdvocacy groups continue to call on the federal government to deliver the new Aged Care Act as soon as possible. “Older people have waited too long to have their rights enshrined in legislation,” Craig Gear – chief executive officer of the Older Persons Advocacy Network – told Australian Ageing Agenda. “This Act needs to get done as soon as possible – it has to get done in 2024.
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