Aged Care
Sector news and updates for delivery of services around aged care
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Join and learn more ‘Diversity Communities of Practice’
Leaders in the aged care sector are invited to a Diversity Communities of Practice zoom on Tuesday, November 9, 2pm to 4pm. The Diversity Communities of Practice zoom will give you the opportunity to: *Learn from your peers in the sector on how to develop a diversity...
National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) calls for Home Care reform.
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) released a position paper on transforming the system of home care for older Australians, which analysed the Federal Government's responses to key home care recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality...
Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Australian Residential Aged Care Residents and Staff
Mental Health Australia was part of a consortium with Swinburne University that undertook research into the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Residential Aged Care residents and staff. The research found elevated levels of anxiety and feelings of loneliness...
Your wellbeing : social and emotional strategies
The Older Persons Advocacy Network is hosting a free webinar: Your Wellbeing: social and emotional Strategies on October 26, 11.30am - 12.30pm. The Older Persons Advocacy Network supports older people to prepare to live their lives to the fullest as COVID-19...
Australian Social Policy Conference
The 2021 Australian Social Policy Conference will be held online from Monday October 25 to Friday November 5. There will be no registration fee and registrations are now open via Eventbrite. The conference is hosted by the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, with...
Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Grant Program – Round 2
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is pleased to announce the launch of the Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Grant Program – Round 2. The NSW government has established a $600,000 fund to address social isolation for older people and to fund projects...
Macquarie Aged Care is holding a policy forum
Macquarie Aged Care is holding a Policy Forum on October 26. This seminar in the Macquarie Aged Care Policy Forum series takes up questions of workforce development that remain as ’unfinished business‘ from the Aged Care Royal Commission and the Australian...
What is Carer Gateway?
What is Carer Gateway? Carer Gateway provides in-person, phone and online services and support to Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. By calling 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, you can talk to a Carer Gateway service provider who will help you...
National Carers Week 10-16 October
This week is National Carers Week running from October 10–16. It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. Learn more about National Carers Week here.
Dementia Support Australia
The role of Dementia Support Australia is to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers. We do this by working in partnership with the person living with dementia and their care network to understand the causes or triggers that led to...
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) – Extension Readiness Survey Results
The CHSP 2022-23 Extension Readiness Survey closed on August 2, 2021. A total of 800 responses (or 57% response rate) was received, with coverage from all Service Types and Aged Care Planning Regions. Payment in Arrears Survey: Transitioning to payment in arrears will...
Access and Inclusion Community Survey from Byron Shire
Byron Shire Council invites you to complete the All Welcome – Access and Inclusion Community Survey to inform the next Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Please take a few minutes to tell us how you feel about access and inclusion in the Byron Shire and what we can do...
Community Sector News
This week is Community Sector Climate Change Advocacy Week (4-8 October)! Climate change is increasing extreme weather events that threaten our environment, as well as people’s homes, livelihoods, health, quality of life, employment and increases risks and burdens for...
Social Sector Support Fund – closes Friday, October 8
The $50 million Social Sector Support Fund was announced by the NSW Government in August 2021. It is part of the $200 million support package for not-for profitsopens in new window. The SSSF is for eligible charities and Not-For-Profits (NFPs) in the social, health,...
Elder financial abuse – know the signs
What exactly is elder abuse? Elder abuse can be defined as a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, such as in circumstances of neglect, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This may occur in any relationship where there is an expectation...