Design & Equipment

While the Government and authors should be commended on the Final report on the development of the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines, we need to go much further.

As the number of older Australians from various ethnicities and cultural backgrounds continues to rise, the need for culturally aware aged care homes becomes paramount.

The Aged Care sector is constantly facing new challenges. But with a sector-wide staff shortage, how do providers keep up with the demand for high-quality care?

As older consumers look for user-friendly products to help them with daily tasks and activities, new research revealed the majority of people aged 65 and older believe their needs are being overlooked when it comes to product design and usability.

South Australian aged care provider ACH Group has embraced healthy living and community connection at its Health Studios, with its fourth site currently under construction.

South Australian aged care provider Clayton Church Homes has focused on establishing core relationships with residents and businesses within the Adelaide Hills community to help launch its newest residential aged care home.

Land acquisition is a key focus for retirement living operator Levande as it takes the first steps toward a significant period of growth and expansion, buoyed by increased demand for retirement living options.

Baptcare’s expansion into the affordable housing sector has returned positive results yet again with the organisation’s 2022-23 Annual Report highlighting the benefits of diversifying investments in the aged care and social support sectors.

Intent on further strengthening its client experience and engagement opportunities, Anglicare Southern Queensland has formally adopted a new client engagement app for its home and community care consumers.

Not-for-profit organisation, Uniting, has seen its $300 million seniors housing development approved by the New South Wales Government.