Home care providers increasing support and reducing COVID-19 distress – national survey
A national study by LASA highlights the extensive work of home care providers in increasing support and combating COVID-19 distress among their clients, even as some postponed services. The survey shows that almost 90 per cent of providers have increased regular...LASA commends volunteers across Australia
LASA says a national ‘thank you’ to the 70,000-plus volunteers who contribute so much to the wellbeing of over 1.3 million older Australians receiving home and residential care services. Hundreds of LASA Members will be celebrating National Volunteer Week, with the...Aged care precautions across Rockhampton area to protect older people from COVID-19
Aged care operators across the Rockhampton area in Queensland are on high alert and are implementing additional precautions, after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19 at the North Rockhampton Nursing Centre. Maintaining the safety of vulnerable older people and...Industry code for visiting aged care homes released
The ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ has been released by 13 aged care peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while...Events Calendar
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Fri 29
Advocacy Campaign Briefing Webinar
29 January 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm