Did you know there is a Government program to assist people with care and housing?
At agedcare101, a question we often hear is ‘how can I access aged care services…More
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An update on our story on restraints in aged care
Since our story last week here, the Department of Health has updated the guidance for…More
Restraints in aged care: why it will take more than a change of regulations to transform the system
If you have been following media coverage of the sector in the last two weeks,…More
Did you know it takes an average of four months to get into an aged care home?
The waiting time to enter a facility after being approved is now up to 121…More
Hitting the hay: Indian aged care residents to live alongside stray cattle in pilot project
A planned facility in the capital New Delhi is pairing some of the city’s thousands…More
Public invited to make submissions to Aged Care Royal Commission – why this is an opportunity for real change
Today the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is holding its preliminary hearing…More
The difficult conversation: how to talk to a loved one about care options
We often hear from readers at agedcare101 at this time of the year concerned about…More
“Jill, I need your help” – our agedcare101.com.au radio campaign
If you heard a bloke on radio over Christmas saying “Jill, I need your help”,…More
Drumming workshop for aged care residents hits the right note
The program at Whiddon’s Belmont and Redhead facilities in the NSW Hunter region is the…More
Federal Government commits half a billion dollars in extra aged care funding – but more home care packages needed
The Government has announced $552.9 million in new funding for the sector – including $287…More