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Aged care leaders are the key to turning research into action
Handing out new manuals and hoping for compliance no longer works. New research reveals that strategic, systems-level leadership and dedicated knowledge brokers are vital to turning clinical evidence into everyday aged care practice.
National alignment: Australia’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) landscape
With Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) now legislated across every Australian state and territory, aged care leaders face a critical operational shift. Here’s how the legal framework evolved, what you need to plan for, and how to balance compliance with compassion in care.
Avian Flu has arrived: Why communication is aged care’s strongest defence
Avian influenza may pose a low immediate risk to aged care, but it offers a timely reminder that outbreak preparedness extends beyond infection control. The lasting lesson from COVID is that compassionate, confident communication is as critical to resident wellbeing as any clinical response.
Palliative care isn’t aged care’s job, but the conversation is
Victoria’s first statewide report on palliative care reveals a stark gap between demand and access. As specialist shortages loom, Palliative Care Victoria CEO Violet Platt explores why aged care leaders must help bridge the gap through early conversations.
Star Ratings: stop arguing with the dashboard and drive the car
Australia’s aged care Star Rating system may remain contentious, but the data behind it offers valuable operational insights. Independent analysis identifies the key levers leaders can influence, helping providers move beyond compliance reporting towards better decision-making and improved organisational performance.
Unknown Alzheimer’s trigger identified – scientists look to block it
A research team out of Indiana’s University School of Medicine have uncovered a protein that may have the potential to guide breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment.
The dementia we’ve been ignoring may finally be getting attention
New UNSW research identifies potential treatment targets for vascular dementia — a common yet overlooked condition that currently has no approved therapies in Australia.
Mark Butler’s bombshell: Sweeping changes to aged care and disability support unveiled
BREAKING NEWS: The Federal Government has unveiled sweeping changes to aged care and the NDIS — cutting private health rebates for over-65s, revising care fees, and tightening eligibility.
Flu season is arriving early: Compounding risks for aged care
An early flu season is raising risks for aged care, with new research linking infections to long-term decline. For providers, the challenge is no longer just prevention, but anticipating and managing compounding risk.
Care before convenience – sector experts create accessible education modules around psychotropic drug use
Sector-led education is reshaping how aged care approaches psychotropic medication use. New micro-learning modules are helping frontline staff move from confusion to confidence, translating complex guidelines into practical, safer care for people living with dementia.
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