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Silverchain is warning that the delay in reforms is having a severe impact on older Australians.The group's submission...
05/09/2025

Silverchain is warning that the delay in reforms is having a severe impact on older Australians.

The group's submission to a Senate inquiry highlighted how long wait times for home care are leading to unnecessary hospitalisations and putting immense pressure on families.

Silverchain has issued a stark warning that the delay in aged care reforms is having a tangible and severe impact on older Australians.

A major study has found which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in facilities and which approaches, wh...
05/09/2025

A major study has found which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in facilities and which approaches, when used in isolation, fail to make a significant difference.

A major international review has provided clear evidence on which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in aged care facilities.

From long wait times for home care packages to varying medication rates in residential facilities, the research highligh...
04/09/2025

From long wait times for home care packages to varying medication rates in residential facilities, the research highlights a clear need for improvement to ensure all older Australians receive a consistently high standard of care, no matter where they live.

A groundbreaking national study has uncovered significant inconsistencies in the quality of aged care services across Australia.

22/08/2025

hese scholarships will attract more nurses and aged care workers to the sector and help those already working to build on their skills and deliver the world-class care older people deserve," Minister Rae said.

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The Australian Government has announced a $21.5 million investment in scholarships aimed at strengthening the aged care workforce.

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical secto...
22/08/2025

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical sector-wide challenges identified as “wicked problems” by industry leaders: workforce burnout and data literacy gaps.

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Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical sector-wide challenges.

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia by ...
08/08/2025

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia by equipping early-career nurses with the skills and support they need to thrive in the sector.

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia.

A new clinical study has found that regular consumption of cow’s milk may help improve cognitive function and quality of...
08/08/2025

A new clinical study has found that regular consumption of cow’s milk may help improve cognitive function and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, reinforcing the potential role of nutrition in healthy ageing.

A new clinical study has found that regular consumption of cow’s milk may help improve cognitive function and nutrition in healthy ageing.

Nurses in facilities can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time press...
24/07/2025

Nurses in facilities can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time pressures prevent them from providing the quality end-of-life care they know residents need.

https://tinyurl.com/2s4xs32x Flinders University

Aged care nurses can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time pressures prevent them.

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians, designed to reduce d...
21/07/2025

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians, designed to reduce digital barriers for users aged 65 and over, enabling them to book rides more easily and stay connected with loved ones.

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians: Simple mode and the senior account.

21/07/2025

ARIIA has announced the ten recipients of its 2025 Accelerator Grants, with most projects targeting technological and culturally informed improvements in regional and rural .

Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has announced the ten recipients of its 2025 Accelerator Grants.

Australian researchers, universities, businesses, organisations, industries and community groups linked to aged care are...
11/07/2025

Australian researchers, universities, businesses, organisations, industries and community groups linked to aged care are encouraged to apply for an applied research grant with 1.4 million in funding available until 31 July 2025.

TAFE Queensland has launched Australia's first competitive applied research grants program through its Centres of Excellence.

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians, with a new focus on...
03/07/2025

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians, with a new focus on tailored interventions rather than risk assessments across residential care, community and hospital settings.

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians.

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Healthcare is the largest industry in Australia with over 1.3 million people employed in the sector. So, with all these people engaged in the industry, why has there not been more of an emphasis on the sharing of knowledge?

The Healthcare Channel is Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare. Free, easy to access learning for aged and health care professionals.

This is the platform to empower all people working at every level of the sector with a passion to grow the health and aged care industry.