LASA shows strong support for nurses in aged care
This International Nurses Day, 12 May 2021, LASA is supporting extra nurses in aged care and a workforce program to attract and retain nursing talent in the industry. LASA CEO Sean Rooney said the value of qualified nurses in aged care should not be underestimated and...
2021 Next Gen Forum: an exciting space to learn and connect with young leaders across Australia
The upcoming Next Gen Forum will inspire and excite in a national online space to learn and connect with young leaders in the age services industry across Australia. The Next Gen Forum - run by Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care - has been...
NDIS and aged care: LASA calls for better model of care for older Australians
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, has released a report comparing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the aged care system and found that the range of support and care available to older Australians pales in comparison to...
LASA applauds Ageing and Disability Job Ready program for Western Australia
LASA welcomes the Western Australian government’s Ageing and Disability Job Ready program and encourages aged care providers to participate in job training to extend the workforce. LASA is represented on the Jobs and Skills WA working group and we are very pleased to...
Australia’s big Christmas sing-a-long keeps on giving
Last December, award-winning aged care provider Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institute and aged care peak bodies, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), joined forces to create a livestreamed Christmas Sing-A-Long to...
LASA calls for Government commitment to get rid of the Home Care Package waitlist
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, is calling on the Federal Government to get rid of the Home Care Package (HCP) waitlist, with only a small reduction in the latest queue figures across the quarter to 31 December 2020. The waitlist for...
Nominate now for LASA’s Retirement Manager of the Year Award – making seniors’ lifestyles better
LASA is calling for final nominations now for the 2021 Retirement Manager of the Year Award which closes on 9 April. The Award aims to promote and recognise excellence across the retirement living and senior’s housing industry. “This award celebrates the passion and...
LASA calls for major Government action on aged care, with forecast losses to increase to 65 per cent
LASA is calling for major Government moves on residential and home care, with predictions up to 65 per cent of age care homes will record operating losses in the next financial year, putting quality care for older Australians at greater risk. The latest independent...
LASA 2021 Excellence Awards – honouring dedication, excellence and innovation in age services
LASA has just opened its 2021 Excellence In Age Services (EIAS) awards to honour dedication, distinction and innovation in the aged care sector. “These awards honour superior work and procedures to transform aged care, to ensure individuals have quality care, choice...
Aged care failures unacceptable: LASA sorry for harm, Royal Commission report must lead to major changes
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, thanks the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for investigating all elements of Australia’s broken aged care system. The final report reveals that too many times older Australians have been...
