‘Thanks for caring’: aged care provider launches virtual campaign to salute staff
The not-for-profit Churches of Christ in Queensland is asking everyone to give a virtual thanks…More
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Have you suspended your Home Care Package? Expect a check-in from the Government
Minister for Aged Care Senator Richard Colbeck has announced Australians who have decided to defer…More
One-third of home care recipients don’t know how much funding they receive, study reveals
Just over 33% of Home Care Package recipients don’t know what level of funding their…More
Consider ‘joy’ as a ‘job’ if you are a retiree
Last week we reviewed the fact that loneliness and isolation is debilitating – the impact…More
Care at home – a great idea except if you live in a regional area
Another discussion at the Gold Coast conference is the challenge of providing home care services…More
DCM Institute hits 275 Members
We are proud to announce our village manager program is growing by the day, with…More
Numbers down on home care services waiting list, but wait times up
New figures out this week show there are till 120,000 older Australians waiting for a…More
Aged care organisations unite in national campaign for sector reform – how you can get involved
Ahead of the Federal Election next month, the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) – a…More
Federal Budget fails to address 128,000 waiting list for home care – why we need a long-term funding solution for aged care
Aged care didn’t receive much attention in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, despite the shadow of…More
Do you need aged care on a short-term basis? This program is designed for you
The Short-Term Restorative Care Program was introduced by the Federal Government in 2016 to provide…More