LASA welcomes shorter home care queue but urges more action
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, welcomes the reduction in the home care waiting list but says there are still too many older Australians assessed as needing care in their homes who are not getting care at the level they require. Latest...
Alice Springs industry forum to focus on aged care workforce issues in the NT
The issues around workforce planning for aged care in regional Australia will be the focus of discussion at an industry forum in Alice Springs on Wednesday 18 September. Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, is holding the forum in Alice...
Industry calls for urgent action while Royal Commission continues
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, welcomes the Government’s announcement that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be extended for another six months. Aged Care Minister Senator Richard Colbeck released a statement...
A trailblazer in dementia specific educational innovation
Churches of Christ in Queensland (CofCQ) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, are pleased to announce their partnership in an educational tool to improve understanding and quality of care of people living with dementia. The Virtual...
Financial pressures on aged care providers impacting on older Australians
Warning of service failures unless Government takes urgent action. Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has surveyed its Members and found four out of five aged care providers believe current financial pressures constrain their ability to deliver the care their...
LASA calls for national conversation on ageing as first step to better outcomes for older Australians
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) CEO Sean Rooney says more respect for older Australians is needed in order for the nation to create better outcomes for our ageing population. Addressing the Health Metrics World Conference in Melbourne today, Mr Rooney said the...
LASA recognised for innovation in age services
LASA’s Principal Advisor – Innovation, Merlin Kong Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, is proud to be recognised for its leadership in promoting innovation in age services through the award-winning innovAGEING initiative. LASA and...
Australia Recognises Aged Care Workforce
Australia’s aged care workforce is being recognised today for the positive contribution its hundreds of thousands of members make to the lives of older Australians and the wider community. Aged Care Employee Day is a national day to say thank you to the more than...
Jessica sets the standard as LASA Retirement Village Manager of the Year
LASA Retirement Village Manager of the Year for 2019 Jessica Madden accepts her award. A hands on approach with an openness and diligence in responding to the concerns of residents are just some of the qualities of LASA Retirement Village Manager of the Year for 2019...
Sector Leaders Unite in Support of Aged Care Workforce Ahead of Day of Recognition
Australia’s aged care sector has come together to recognise the hundreds of thousands of people who work in aged care for the positive contribution they make to the lives of our older Australians and the wider community. Aged Care Employee Day on Wednesday 7 August,...
