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A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

Labor's national conference backed telehealth for voluntary assisted dying, but Anthony Albanese remains opposed. Now the Prime Minister is under pressure as MPs prepare to test whether the government will honour the party's own position or block reform in Parliament. Read More

Inspector-General takes aim at Labor’s aged care overhaul in final speech

By HelloCare Editorial Team

The outgoing Inspector-General of Aged Care has delivered a blistering assessment of Labor's reforms, warning the Support at Home program is harming older Australians, driving them into residential aged care sooner, and costing taxpayers more in the long run. Read More

Dutch grocery chain adds ‘chat checkouts’ to combat loneliness among older people

By HelloCare Editorial Team

What if your weekly grocery shop was also a chance to combat loneliness? A Dutch supermarket's "chat checkout" is giving older customers time to talk, proving that sometimes the smallest conversations can have the biggest impact. Read More

AIN charged over alleged sexual assault of aged care resident

Serious criminal charges have been laid against a former aged care worker following allegations involving a cognitively impaired resident. The provider says resident safety and dignity remain its highest priority. Read More

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A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

Inspector-General takes aim at Labor’s aged care overhaul in final speech

Dutch grocery chain adds ‘chat checkouts’ to combat loneliness among older people

AIN charged over alleged sexual assault of aged care resident

Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

“I’ll look after her”: The love story behind Australia’s missing aged care couple

“I’ll look after her”: The love story behind Australia’s missing aged care couple

Vale Derryn Hinch: Australia farewells the fearless human headline

Vale Derryn Hinch: Australia farewells the fearless human headline

AI in aged care faces a data integrity crisis

AI in aged care faces a data integrity crisis

Victoria’s new medication rules come into effect for aged care homes

Victoria’s new medication rules come into effect for aged care homes

Daughter under investigation after elderly mother dies at aged care facility

Daughter under investigation after elderly mother dies at aged care facility

Aged care watchdog delivers damning verdict on Support at Home in final hearing

Aged care watchdog delivers damning verdict on Support at Home in final hearing

Man jailed for sexually assaulting aged care resident in her room

Man jailed for sexually assaulting aged care resident in her room

Government quietly tweaks aged care algorithm rules, but the fundamental problem remains

Government quietly tweaks aged care algorithm rules, but the fundamental problem remains

Police charge aged care resident following horrific violent assault on fellow resident

Police charge aged care resident following horrific violent assault on fellow resident