Timeline for the Aged Care Royal Commission report extended
16 July 2020
The Commission will now deliver its final report by 26 February 2021.
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New sign language interpreting service available
16 July 2020
From June 2020, all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care services.
Palliative Care Awareness Campaign
16 July 2020
Positive discussion and conversation can help to promote the vital role palliative care plays in society.
Aged Care Royal Commission suspends hearings and workshops, but is taking submissions
1 May 2020
The deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be extended by two months to 30 June 2020.
State of the (Older) Nation
5 December 2018
When we focus on the group of older Australians who are not doing so well at the moment, we see numerous challenges related to finances, health, age discrimination and a general lack of trust in Government and the future.
Nursing Home Residents Deserve Better Access to Mental Health Care
7 February 2017
Take action now! Sign the petition and join the campaign to ensure the new Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, acts quickly to fix this historic anomaly and give nursing home residents the same access to mental health services as everyone else.