IBM is working on a robot that takes care of elderly people who live alone
A prototype robot that could assist senior citizens by detecting vital signs. Fifty-year-olds, take notice: In a few decades you might...
Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements January 2017
The Department of Health has released the new Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements Rates for 1/1/2017. Click on this link below for the...
Commonwealth Continuity of Support (CoS) Programme - Specialist Disability Services for Older People
The Department of Health has released their manual for Commonwealth Continuity of Support (CoS) Programme - Specialist Disability...
New Notification of CDC Home Care Maximum Exit Amount Form Released
The Department of Health has release the new Notification of Home Care Maximum Exit Amount Form that needs to be before exist amounts can...
New rules for Means Tested Fee in Residential Care (Nursing Homes) start on 1st January 2017
Don't forget the new rules start next month. From 1 January 2016, rental income is included in the aged care means test for new...
Mercy Health and Southern Cross Care Victoria exploring merger
Mercy Health and Southern Cross Care Victoria have confirmed they are in talks over a possible merger, which could result in the largest...
Pricing Commissioner role in the firing line
Provider groups tell the government’s review into aged care reform that accommodation prices should be determined by the market and they...
Consumer direction and dementia in the community March 7, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm FREE
Consumer Directed Care can present particular challenges for service providers when supporting people living with dementia to remain at...
Mix and cost of packages delaying access to home care, say stakeholders
Home care providers are urging the review into aged care reforms to address ongoing concerns over lengthy consumer delays in accessing...
Providers with younger people receiving a CDC home care package
The Department of health has released guideline for younger individuals receiving a home care package and their transition to NDIS. Also...