Tag: Aged Care
New aged care home for Dandenong
The Federal Government has provided $3 million to help build an aged care home at Dandenong.[MORE]
Decade 'too long' for nursing home: Oberon Mayor
Oberon Mayor Keith Sullivan says the town cannot wait 10 years for a 60-bed aged care facility.[MORE]
Fed Govt considers Oberon for aged care loan
An independent report into the aged care needs of Oberon has identified that a facility with at least 60 beds will be required within a decade.[MORE]
Cooma aged care facility seeks upgrade funding
A New South Wales Monaro aged care complex is looking for a multi-million dollar Federal Government grant to upgrade its facilities.[MORE]
Aged care sector warns of bed shortage
The aged care sector says the Government must overhaul funding rules or face a shortage of nursing home places.[MORE]
Land court reject aged care application
The Land and Environment Court has rejected an appeal concerning a proposed development for an aged care centre at Jamberoo.[MORE]
Fire forces evacuation of aged care home
An aged care home in Victoria has been evacuated after a mattress in one of the rooms caught alight. [MORE]
Council disappointed with nursing home sanctions
The Tablelands Regional Council has expressed disappointment after a regional nursing home has had sanctions imposed against it for failing a Federal Government inspection.[MORE]
Inquiry finds aged care facility upgrades needed
An independent inquiry into an Aboriginal aged care facility where a woman was burnt to death has found the service needs repairs and upgrades.[MORE]
New care framework will improve Aboriginal aged care services: Govt
The Federal Government says a new quality of care framework will improve Aboriginal aged care services across the Northern Territory, including the one where a woman burnt to death last year.[MORE]
Cairns care home sanctions unfair: Blue Care
A Queensland aged care organisation says Federal Government sanctions on one of its nursing homes can not be justified.[MORE]
Sanctions imposed on Qld nursing home
The Federal Government has imposed sanctions on a far north Queensland nursing home. [MORE]
Accreditation nod for Yaralla Place nursing home
A Maryborough nursing home in Queensland that was found to have seriously risked the health of its elderly residents has now received full accreditation.[MORE]
Minister to reassess Sun Coast retirement village plan
The Queensland Acting Planning Minister has used his powers to 'call in' a proposed retirement village on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Aged care home planned for Irymple
Another 120-bed aged care complex is being proposed near Mildura in Victoria's north west.[MORE]
Bush nursing hospital seeks aged care funds boost
The general manager of the Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital is calling for increased funding for the aged care sector.[MORE]
Elliot concerned over nursing home sanctions
The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Justine Elliot, says the imposition of sanctions on a Brisbane nursing home is a very serious matter.[MORE]
Brisbane nursing home under sanctions
The Federal Government has imposed sanctions on a nursing home in Brisbane's south.[MORE]
Report reveals Indigenous aged care staffing shortages
There have been calls for urgent action after a new report into Aboriginal aged care services on the New South Wales north coast.[MORE]
Elderly couple leave home to escape mould
A Hobart couple have been forced to leave their unit in a retirement home because of a mould problem.[MORE]
Sanctions on nursing home as police probe death
An aged care home in SA faces sanctions as police probe a resident's death.[MORE]
Seniors to get cash by March: WA Govt
The Western Australian Government says it will begin mailing out applications for the Annual Cost of Living Rebate for seniors card holders on Friday.[MORE]
Warragul elderly face eviction
Residents at Warragul aged care home have been told they have until the end of the month to find new accommodation.[MORE]
Gillard orders probe into dentist's 'abuse' claims
Julia Gillard orders enquiry into claims that the neglect of dental care in some nursing homes amounts to abuse.[MORE]
Aged care home faces closure
An aged care home in Warragul could be closed by the end of the year.[MORE]
