One-third of frontline aged care workers from overseas – but few incentives to keep them here
37 per cent of aged care workers in Australia were born overseas in 2016 –…More
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Did you know Australia spends less on older people than almost any other developed country?
The Federal Government spends just 4.2 per cent of its GDP on age pensions –…More
Walking in their shoes: ‘empathy suits’ trial a first for aged care
Not-for-profit provider ACH Group has purchased three Premature Ageing Unisex Leisure (PAUL) Suits, developed by…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
Pulling together in tough times: aged care providers in the Townsville floods
Many of us would have watched news of the flooding in Townsville this week after…More
Home care providers hit with sanctions – should you be concerned?
The Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced a review of the registration requirements…More
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
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
Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Get moving – even if you have signs of dementia
Older people who move may keep more of their memory and thinking skills than those…More
Eureka! World’s oldest Nobel Prize winner says he’s cracked the secret to cheap electricity
96-year-old physicist Arthur Ashkin won half of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for his…More