There is something special about being at home. The combination of familiar sights and sounds provide comfort and sanctuary from the unpredictable rigours of the outside world. Although the size and shapes of dwellings may differ, the essence of a home is defined by the feeling that it brings out in a person once the... Read More

The Government’s statement today from the Prime Minister and the Ministers for Health, Aged Care and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, in response to the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, is once again a disappointment. It fails to address the real causes, as described by the Report, of the ‘shocking tale of neglect’ that... Read More

Fewer than 10 per cent of aged care operators are using the Federal Government’s voluntary standards for resident care, according to a report in The Australian. The National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program was introduced two years ago as a voluntary program for aged care providers with the aim of providing “transparent, comparable information about... Read More