by Sara Byers | Jul 31, 2020 | News
The most vulnerable older Australians – whether in aged care or living at home – are being put at risk of COVID-19 infection and death by community members ignoring quarantine rules. Revelations today that more than a quarter (130) of positive cases in Victoria...
by Sara Byers | Jul 31, 2020 | News
With our unprecedented introduction to 2020, it is not surprising that actions to support older people through the bushfires and COVID-19 feature in this year’s LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards for NSW/ACT. While many aged care homes were devastatingly in...
by Sara Byers | Jul 31, 2020 | News
The sum of individuals who care is really what makes a difference in the lives of older Australians, and there is no shortage of passionate people in this year’s LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards for SA/NT. Individual Award Finalist Roshna Raut, a 23 year-old...
by Simon Page | Jul 28, 2020 | News
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), the voice of aged care, welcomes the Victorian government’s extra help for aged care but is disappointed at Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments about private aged care homes. LASA General Manager of Policy and Advocacy Tim Hicks...
by Simon Page | Jul 28, 2020 | News
Aged care peak bodies have long supported pandemic leave for workers at risk of COVID-19 but the reality is that without additional Government support many aged care workers will not be able to access the scheme. While the Government has recently announced...
