Public comment is being sought on the draft version of a new national Retirement Living Code of Conduct which all retirement community owners and operators will be encouraged to sign up to as part of their commitment to delivering great experiences for senior...

Chief Executive Officer of Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Sean Rooney said the latest (March, 2018) report by industry analyst Stewart Brown released this week shows the financial situation for residential aged care facilities is continuing to deteriorate...

Last night, the winner and runners up of the LASA Retirement Village Manager of the Year Award were announced at the Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) National Integrated Seniors Housing Conference 2018 on the Gold Coast The winner of the LASA Retirement Village...

On the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June), Australia’s peak age services body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) reaffirms its position as a strong advocate for the delivery of safe, quality care. LASA CEO Sean Rooney said in an era when the world’s...

The outstanding achievements of the age services industry in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory were recognised at the Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Excellence in Age Service Awards, sponsored by Hesta, in Sydney last night. LASA CEO Sean...

Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) CEO Sean Rooney said that Australia is facing a ‘new normal’ of older people in our society as the ‘baby boomer’ generation ages, requiring a major shift in the way we think about the aged care workforce and a holistic response....

Healthdirect Australia has been engaged by federal and state health departments as part of a national strategy to reduce the impact of influenza on emergency departments and GP’s. Healthdirect Australia has developed a communications toolkit to promote messages about...

Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) CEO Sean Rooney said Australia is facing a ‘new normal’ as the ‘baby boomers’ generation ages and it requires a shift in the way we think about ageing and aged care. Mr Rooney said we are witnessing the dawning of a new era where...

The peak bodies representing Australia’s aged care industry today said residential aged care providers strive to provide the highest quality of care to older Australians while continuously improving on standards of care. This is achieved through the dedicated work of...

Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt AM is calling on young Australians to consider diverse and exciting new careers in the rapidly growing aged care sector. Launching Australia’s first aged care Next Gen Young Leaders Forum in Perth today, Minister Wyatt said strong,...