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NSW Government responds to the Greiner Review Report on Retirement Living
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) supports the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s efforts to safeguard the rights of retirement village residents. The NSW Government has supported the findings and 17 recommendations in the Greiner Review Report that aim to improve...
read morePublic invited to comment on new Retirement Living Code of Conduct
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...
read moreFederal Government must respond to aged care funding issue
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...
read moreLASA’s Retirement Village Manager of the Year announced
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...
read moreIt is vital we safeguard our vulnerable elderly against abuse
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...
read moreExcellence recognised at inaugural Age Services Awards
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...
read moreHolistic response to workforce development vital for aged care industry
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....
read moreFlu Fighters Toolkit 2018
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...
read moreLASA National Congress 2018 to shine ‘first light’ on new era of aged care
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...
read moreAged care peaks: Quality in aged care is continuously assessed and is not negotiable
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...
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