Spotlight on the aged care workforce

Media Release: Royal Commission The Royal Commission’s next public hearing will run over two weeks in Sydney, commencing on 6 May 2019. At the hearing the Royal Commission will inquire into the quality and safety of residential aged care, with a focus on care for people living with dementia. Australia’s population is ageing and there... Read More

Private health premiums are changing. Late last year, Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, announced private health insurance reform to give consumers greater clarity about what is and isn’t covered by their premium. From April 1 next year, consumers will be given the option to choose from four categories of private health products – gold, silver,... Read More

While it has long been recognised that children have different nutritional needs from adults due to the fact that they are growing and developing both mentally and physically, these days there is now also a growing understanding of the fact that older adults likewise have different nutritional needs from their younger counterparts. Those who care... Read More