Goosebumps at news of royal commission
It was an emotional moment when Charli Darragh heard the news this week of a royal commission into Australia’s aged care system.
Aged Care
Key recommendation aged care commission won’t consider
ACCREDITATION schemes for retirement villages should become be mandatory but royal commission will turn a blind eye.
Fear and doubt not a help as Royal Commission announced
CEO of leading aged care provider in Clarence Valley hopes Royal Commission will focus on systemic issues in the industry
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Aged care home open day
DOUGHERTY Villa in Grafton is taking part in the first ever Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) National Aged Care Open Day on Friday.
Service expansion to help elderly retain independence
ABOUT 30 people will gain employment with Catholic Care of the Aged in Lismore thanks to a $1.38 million federal government grant.
Older Australians facing means testing for services
OLDER Australians needing home-based care will face means-testing for the first time in two months.
Aged care to benefit from Abbott’s repeal of bills
THE duplication of certification process for aged care providers including retirement home operators will be removed as part of the repeal of bills.
Aged care funds to help boost independence
THE Federal Government is injecting $5.3 million into Cowper to keep older people out of aged care and help them stay at home longer.
Bank blocking family’s care bid for mum with dementia
JOHN Russell’s father passed away last month, but he didn’t expect his tragic loss to cost him his semi-retirement.
Aged care service ‘humbled’ by support
THE Grafton Whiddon Group has been humbled by the support of the community, spokeswoman Mary Griffin said.
Abbott commits to Warrego Hwy during whistlestop visit
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott now has first-hand experience on the issues affecting Western Downs residents following an unannounced visit to Tara on Saturday.
Take advice before making decision on aged care
IN Victoria recently a facility housing aged people went into administration causing financial loss to the residents.
Recent reforms may disadvantage minority groups
MINORITY groups could miss out on aged care services under recent Labor government reforms, if their special needs are not taken care of.
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