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Presence over perfection – “The ones who stayed didn’t need to fix things, they just listened”, Dementia Action Week reminds us all to lean in
Leaning in to support in dementia care means presence over perfection. For those managing this cruel disease, friendship in the routine is powerful.
The Sister’s Act – Beyond hilarity, three Austrian nuns ‘escaping’ aged care placement should put ageism in the spotlight
Ageism is not always overt or obvious. Leaders across aged care must be vigilant to incorporate respect and truthfulness in assessing care needs and senior capability.
Addressing the unthinkable – The cruelty of childhood dementia needs cross-sector collaboration
The inexplicable cruelty of childhood dementia must be met with a powerful collective of brilliant minds across government, health and aged care. Systemic support is needed for the children and families trying to navigate this unthinkable condition.
Stop gaslighting aged care: Patients aren’t the problem, rationing and red tape are.
Australia’s hospitals are bursting at the seams, with more than 2,400 older Australians stuck in beds they don’t need. The sector is calling for data-led reform and urgent collaboration to speed up discharges, expand home care, and tackle the uncertainty stalling new residential builds.
Pre-emptive over patch-work – The heated debate over solving the aged crisis needs to think bigger
Multiple crises need bigger thinking to solve for the present day and for future sustainability.
ATO’s “compassionate grounds” withdrawal process needs drastic overhaul – ‘predatory’ clinic collapses with millions in withdrawn super
Dental clinic collapses with millions in upfront payments, drawn from Super. Without treatment, and left out of pocket, hundreds of Australians are worse off as they head into retirement.
Support at Home pricing to damage seniors, health and aged care sectors – the impacts of short-sighted policy
As strains on health and aged care capacity worsen, short-sighted policy surrounding Support at Home pricing to speed up damage for individuals and critical sectors.
Child safety statement adds fresh compliance test for home care providers
From 1 November, in-home care providers must complete a new annual Child Safety Compliance Statement under the Aged Care Act, alongside registration and reporting changes outlined in the government’s digital readiness guide.
New guidance cements rights-based complaints handling ahead of November reforms
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has released new guidance on complaints handling ahead of the Aged Care Act starting 1 November, requiring providers to embed rights-based, resolution-focused systems that restore trust and drive improvement.
Aged care reforms fall short of Royal Commission’s vision, Inspector-General warns
Australia’s aged care reforms are falling short of the Royal Commission’s vision, says Inspector General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown. The new Aged Care Act is a step forward, but vulnerable Aussies could miss out on critical care due to co-payments.
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