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The Australian Vietnamese Women's Association has been named a silver finalist in the Government, Education and Not-For-...
15/04/2026

The Australian Vietnamese Women's Association has been named a silver finalist in the Government, Education and Not-For-Profit category of The Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work 2026 list.

The community care organisation has worked hard to ensure staff feel valued and heard, says CEO Nicky Chung, and being recognised as a leader in workplace culture is a ‘profound honour’.

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The community care organisation has worked hard to ensure staff feel valued and heard, says CEO Nicky Chung, and being recognised as a leader in workplace culture is a ‘profound honour’.

Retirement living provider Woodbridge is piloting a national first dementia support program to ensure everyone feels val...
14/04/2026

Retirement living provider Woodbridge is piloting a national first dementia support program to ensure everyone feels valued, supported and safe, regardless of their health status, CEO Paul Thorne tells CCR.

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The retirement living provider hopes to improve the support available for residents living with dementia to ensure everyone feels valued, supported and safe, regardless of their health status, CEO Paul Thorne tells CCR.

In case you missed it: this week’s home and community care news included Woodbridge CEO Paul Thorne discussing the impac...
12/04/2026

In case you missed it: this week’s home and community care news included Woodbridge CEO Paul Thorne discussing the impact of its dementia support pilot program, COTA Australia - for older Australians called for action on credit rules in its pre-budget submission, a 12-year UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing study found cognitive ability is linked to higher life satisfaction, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association was named a silver finalist on The Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work list, Australian Dementia Network proposed a plan to combine digital cognitive tests and blood tests to encourage earlier Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis options and Patricia Sparrow discussed the importance of strong consumer protections.

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Older adults with higher cognitive scores report more positive emotions and better health-related quality of life, a 12-...
10/04/2026

Older adults with higher cognitive scores report more positive emotions and better health-related quality of life, a 12-year UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing study has found, but physical and mental health also influence wellbeing.

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Older adults with higher cognitive scores report more positive emotions and better health-related quality of life, a 12-year CHeBA study has found, but physical and mental health also influence wellbeing.

COTA Australia - for older Australians is calling for fairer credit rules for retirees in its 2026-27 Federal Pre-Budget...
09/04/2026

COTA Australia - for older Australians is calling for fairer credit rules for retirees in its 2026-27 Federal Pre-Budget Submission. The peak body has also called for the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme and a coordinated, national 10-year action plan for Australia’s ageing population.

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The peak body has also called for the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme and a coordinated, national 10-year action plan for Australia’s ageing population in its pre-budget submission.

A new plan proposed by the Australian Dementia Network is hoping to combine digital cognitive tests and blood tests in a...
08/04/2026

A new plan proposed by the Australian Dementia Network is hoping to combine digital cognitive tests and blood tests in a large-scale study of people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

The study intends to establish an earlier and more effective diagnosis plan, with current testing showing signs it can be detected in the brain up to 20 years before any symptoms emerge.

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The Australian Dementia Network is hoping a combination of cognitive tests and blood tests will see earlier diagnosis options for Alzheimer’s disease and earlier intervention.

Of the 834 requests to review aged care assessments, 344 were related to SaH classifications, according to a Support at ...
07/04/2026

Of the 834 requests to review aged care assessments, 344 were related to SaH classifications, according to a Support at Home inquiry, where Senator David Pocock also questioned the inability of assessor delegates to override the tool.

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Of the 834 requests to review aged care assessments, 344 were related to SaH classifications, according to a Support at Home inquiry, where Senator David Pocock also questioned the inability of assessor delegates to override the tool.

Vasey RSL Care is reminding its home care clients to surround themselves with loved ones this Easter break and to seek o...
02/04/2026

Vasey RSL Care is reminding its home care clients to surround themselves with loved ones this Easter break and to seek out connection if they are feeling isolated.

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Vasey RSL Care is reminding its home care clients to surround themselves with loved ones this Easter break and to seek out connection if they are feeling isolated.

Hundreds of opposition and crossbench politicians have called on the government to address efficiency and affordability ...
01/04/2026

Hundreds of opposition and crossbench politicians have called on the government to address efficiency and affordability issues with the new Support at Home program.

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Hundreds of opposition and crossbench politicians have called on the government to address efficiency and affordability issues with the new Support at Home program.

Community Transport Organisation and Ageing Australia have called for government action to ensure access to fuel for age...
31/03/2026

Community Transport Organisation and Ageing Australia have called for government action to ensure access to fuel for aged care workers and community transport providers amid rising prices and regional shortages.

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CTO and Ageing Australia have called for government action to ensure access to fuel for aged care workers and community transport providers amid rising prices and regional shortages.

Meals on Wheels NSW has announced Gabby Summerhays as the inaugural Les MacDonald International Learning Scholarship win...
30/03/2026

Meals on Wheels NSW has announced Gabby Summerhays as the inaugural Les MacDonald International Learning Scholarship winner. She will travel to the Netherlands, where she will learn about a world-leading approach to community-based aged care and service delivery.

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Gabrielle Summerhays will travel to the Netherlands, where she will learn about a world-leading approach to community-based aged care and service delivery.

Advance care planning funding for home care recipients is delivered through the capped care management allowance, while ...
27/03/2026

Advance care planning funding for home care recipients is delivered through the capped care management allowance, while in residential aged care it is a separate service item – a distinction Silverchain CEO Dale Fisher says is contributing to an unnecessary divide in access.

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An unfair and unnecessary divide between home care and residential aged care access to advance care planning is forming, says Silverchain CEO Dale Fisher.

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