By utilising Home Care Manager and Mobile Care Worker software, West Australian community care provider South West Community Care reduced travel reimbursements by around $5000 per month.
Read more >The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has released a set of recommendations for people who are at a higher risk of choking, such as people who are older or have a disability.
Read more >Research has revealed that older Australians accessing community care services are less likely to permanently enter residential aged care.
Read more >Residential aged care providers can now receive notifications on the status of their Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Review and Reconsideration via the My Aged Care provider portal.
Read more >A report into the 2017 Home Care Packages Program reforms has revealed key statistics following the transition to a consumer-driven system.
Read more >An Aged Care Amendment has been introduced to Federal Parliament that proposes a mandatory minimum staffing standard for residential aged care facilities.
Read more >The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has called on the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency to undertake a review of the infectious disease management practices of residential aged care facilities.
Read more >The Aged Care Financing Authority have released their financial report for 2015-16, which revealed that the total revenue for residential aged care providers across Australia rose 8.6 per cent, with expenses increasing 8.1 per cent.
Read more >The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) is hosting a series of education sessions on the quality framework and accreditation process for residential aged care and community care providers.
Read more >Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) will be an exhibitor at the upcoming ACSA National Summit. Taking place in Cairns from 12-14 September, Telstra Health – ADCC will be exhibiting at Booths 44 and 47.
Read more >The GEN website has been launched to provide data and statistics about the people who use aged care, their care needs, and the services available.
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