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Wealthy Australians called on to pay more for aged care

Wealthier Australians are being urged to pay more for aged care so the government can help older people with lesser means access residential and in-home services.

University of Canberra launches ageing health research centre

The University of Canberra has established the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT) to improve health and aged care services.

Abbeyfield at Ainslie: A haven for seniors combatting social isolation

Since 1989, the Abbeyfield house at Ainslie, “a share house for older people”, has provided long-term accommodation for seniors.

Live life to the fullest with Caring Approach

Established in 2013, Caring Approach is a local and trusted registered NDIS and approved aged care (home care) provider in the Canberra region. Our aim is to enable the people we support to “Live life to the fullest”.

All Goodwin retirement villages are now ARVAS accredited

Goodwin Village The Manor at Batemans Bay NSW has been recognised for its continuing dedication to enhancing quality by receiving accreditation from the Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme.

Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan: Where community and compassion combine

In the heart of Canberra’s close-knit community, there’s a local family dedicated to redefining homecare. Meet Niesa and Josh, the friendly faces behind Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan.

Australia needs to plan for ageing population: PM

Anthony Albanese says the country needs to 'collectively plan' for an ageing demographic, as the government prepares to release the Intergenerational Report.

Wealthy Australians could pay for aged care through super

Wealthy Australians could be forced to "ring-fence" a slice of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care.

Warrigal raises the bar, setting a new standard for nurse pay

In a ground-breaking and commendable move, Warrigal has announced an exceptional 15 per cent pay increase for all eligible staff members.

Portrait of Bateman’s Bay artist Nancy’s fascinating life

Nancy, aged 98 of IRT Crown Gardens Batemans Bay, is a largely self-taught artist who made a name for herself in the NSW and Australian art scenes across the mid-20th century.

A rebellion against aged care system takes hold in Canberra

A revolutionary aged care ‘home model’ in Canberra is radically transforming the sector – no uniforms, staff can bring their kids or pets, and the ratio of carers to residents with early...

National care economy strategy revealed

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to focus on fixing the nation's aged care, disability, veterans services, and early childhood systems.

Officer suspended, aged care worker receives death threat in Taser fallout

The 33-year-old NSW senior constable who tasered a great-grandmother has been suspended and a worker at the aged care facility has received a death threat.

What we know about 95yo aged care resident’s tasering

A 95-year-old woman with dementia was tasered by officers after staff at her aged care home called NSW Police over fears she was wielding a knife.

Budget funds to meet record aged care wage rise ruling

More than 250,000 aged care workers are in for a record 15 per cent pay rise under a $11.3 billion boost in the federal budget. 

National Seniors: How to keep aged care homes open

National Seniors Australia argues dropping the pension income test for older workers in the care sector will help keep aged care homes open.

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