A new initiative aimed at rapidly transforming care for older Australians, particularly in dementia, palliative, and complex care, has been unveiled by one of the country’s leading aged care providers ...

Health and aged care minister Mark Butler said the backlog was a priority for the Labor government. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Martin Ollman. The nation’s health leaders are demanding “urgent action” from ...

Lily Miszuk sprinted out of the Redcliffe Magistrate Court to avoid media questioning after her last appearance. Picture: NCA NewsWire. A north Brisbane aged care worker has been temporarily banned ...

A Sydney aged care worker allegedly sexually abused elderly residents and shared recordings of the acts with her partner. Police allege Tracy Leah Salmon assaulted seven patients, at an aged care ...

Even more aged care workers are likely to lose their qualifications after another Vocational Educational Training (VET) provider was cancelled by the national regulator. Following an investigation ...

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has reaffirmed the PBS is not on the negotiation table. Picture: NCA Newswire/David Gray/AFP. US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s ...

A South East Queensland aged care worker has appeared in court after allegedly sneaking into the rooms of vulnerable elderly residents to obtain their bank details and making more than 100 fraudulent ...

Dementia has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death throughout Australia, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). In 2024, over 17,500 deaths were from dementia, ...

Liberal MLC Susan Carter has introduced a bill to allow faith-based aged care providers in NSW to deny residents’ access to VAD. Picture: NCA Newswire/Rohan Kelly. Eighteen health and legal ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the changes will make it easier to see a doctor and save families money. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Martin Ollman. The Australian government has made it easier for ...

Private health insurance and aged care provider Bupa is again copping backlash from the sector. This time for alleged cuts to staffing hours in its residential aged care facilities across the country.

Ageing researchers have released the nation’s first consensus‑based framework to prevent and manage frailty, calling for ...