$649 million funding boost for aged care beds
The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has announced funding for an additional 10,000 new residential aged care beds across Australia.
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WannaCry ransomware protection
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) has important information in relation to the WannaCry ransomware attack that is ongoing worldwide.
Read more >Virtual reality used in fall prevention
Researchers are exploring virtual reality as a tool to detect balance impairments in older people in order to prevent falls.
Read more >eHealth engagement low in aged care
The take up of My Health Record among residential aged care providers remains relatively low, even within the opt-out trial regions.
Read more >National NDIS commission established
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safety Commission will be established in January 2018 to oversee the $22 billion NDIS scheme.
Read more >Budget measures introduced for aged care sector
The Federal Government’s 2017-18 Budget will see an indexation freeze for residential aged care providers and a delay to the consolidation of community care packages.
Read more >Training video promotes LGBTI inclusion
The Department of Health has developed a training video for aged care staff to raise awareness and inclusion of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI).
Read more >Meals on Wheels calls for increase in funding
The Australian Meals on Wheels Association (AMOWA) has called for the Commonwealth Government to further fund their services after an increase in associated costs.
Read more >Trial launched to fund telehealth services
A government funded trial involving 200 general practices will see telehealth used to support patients with chronic and complex conditions.
Read more >Aged care regulations in the spotlight
Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced an independent review of the Federal Government’s aged care regulation system.
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