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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.

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.

Royal Commission

Solidarity with older women who are sexually assaulted

6 March 2020

#WalkWithHer campaign sends a message of solidarity with older women who are sexually assaulted in aged care and at home.

Australia’s ageing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse population

25 February 2020

Understanding individual and family needs and preferences is essential to providing aged care and palliative care consistent with a person’s values and beliefs. Providing culturally safe care is founded on respect for peoples’ background and lived experiences.

My Aged Care: online access now available

31 January 2020

New online form for you to register with My Aged Care and apply for your first assessment.

Accessing Aged Care

12 December 2019

Research for the project identified that older men especially those who have worked in rural industries don’t access aged care services. In response to this older men’s groups are part of the target for the project.

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New sign language interpreting service available

Aged Care Royal Commission suspends hearings and workshops, but is taking submissions

Solidarity with older women who are sexually assaulted

Australia’s ageing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse population

My Aged Care: online access now available

Accessing Aged Care