Each fortnight ACSA
produces the National Report. This report provides
concise and up to date information on issues, projects,
action and events around the aged care industry.
Copies of the National
Report are provided through State Associations to
members or are available on this website. Choose by
browsing the topics below:
13 May 2008 - Issue 179 (Federal Budget Special Issue)
Older people escape the razor- for now
CAP for Another Year
Another claw back
Aged Care Federal Election Commitments
Workforce Initiatives
Capital Initiative
Transition care
Other Aged Care Budget Items
Allocation and Planning Review
Ministerial Council on Ageing
Ambassador for Ageing
Community Care Veteran’s Affairs Disability Policy
Health announcements
Other Policies and Programs effecting older Australians
 1 May 2008 - Issue 178
Magic & Myths Conference – Only 2 More Weeks!
Rural & Remote Delegate Sponsorships – closes Monday 5th May
The First Rudd Budget: The First Big Test
Australia 2020 Summit – Older people missing in actionMedicare Australia (ACFI Online)
Aged Care Agendas
ACSA Submission to Industry Skills Council on Community Services Training Package
Aged Care Industry Awards Modernisation
Rural Palliative Care Grants
The Costs and Benefits of Using Private Housing as the 'Home Base' for Care for Older People:
Telstra Seniors Grants – closes Monday 5th May
Aged Care Taking up New Training Places
People from Ethnic Backgrounds in Commonwealth Funded Residential Care
15 April 2008 - Issue 177
Another Chance to Tell us What You Think of National Report
Aged Care Bonds Back on Agenda
Minister Signals Broader Approach to Protecting Older People
2020 Summit Submissions
Ambassador for Ageing
ACFI Feedback
Community Care Conference : Magic and Myths Coming Closer
Government News on How to Apply for Zero Real Interest Loans and Associated Places
New Extra Service Approvals
Medication Use in Tasmania
Government to Fund Wound Management Research
National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Seeks Submissions
Campaign to Reduce Slip, Trip and Manual Task Injuries
Government Reform Road Map on Skills
Government Support for Parkinson's training
Business Model for Aged Care Work
Learning Module for Palliative Care for Aged Care residents
Preparedness for Influenza in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Housing News
Water Safety Program for Older Australians.
Understanding Younger Onset Dementia
Multicultural Mental Health Australia New Mental Health Resources
Surgical Masks Effective in Preventing Spread of Flu Virus
3 April 2008 - Issue 176
Survey about the National Report
Aged Care at the 2020 Summit
National Community Care Conference Sydney 14-16 May
ACSA National Conference Adelaide 28 September- 1 October
Still Time to Complete ‘What Do You See in Aged Care?’ Online Survey
Dodgy Data on Complaints
Government Low Interest Loans for Aged Care Beds
Enquiry Into Appropriate Care For People With Significant Psycho-Geriatric Illness In Residential Aged Care.
Medicare Australia ACFI update
ACFI Help and Advice
Not to be Confused with …
Not-for-Profit Community Organisations’ Experience in Working with the Corporate Sector Survey
Other News
Reports, Research and Publications
Survey for National Report
17 March 2008 - Issue 175
Community Care Magic and Myths the Reality and the Potential
Aged Care-Another Ticking Bomb for Government
What do you see in Aged Care?
ACFI- Fasten Your Seatbelts
Medicare ACFI Advice
Government Response to National Review of Aged Care Assessment Teams
Office of the Aged Care Commissioner Website Opens
Medicare Dental Scheme
Medicare Audit of Chronic Disease Care Plans
Easter Reading
Progress Reports
Correction
Veterans’ Home Care Program
Roll-out of Supported Accommodation for Young People with a Disability
Quality Client Outcomes & Cultural Diversity: Seminar & Expo:
National Disability Awards 2008
WA Silver Chain’s Customer Operations Centre wins international recognition
Important New Zealand Health & Disability Commissioner Ruling
Online Service Improves Return to Work
Improved Safety and Quality for Healthcare Service Providers
Nurses Lack Confidence in Use of Information Technology
5 March 2008 - Issue 174
ACFI
Other 20th March Changes
2nd National Community Care Conference: Sydney May 2008.
Police Checks Toughened for Aged Care Facilities
ACSA comment
Australian 2020 Summit
The Community Care Census 2008
ACSA Comment
ACSA Accreditation Resource Guide 2008.
Minister’s Dementia Advisory Group Revamp
ACSA E-Learning Promotion
National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission.
More Training Places
Use of DVA-funded health services
Housing in Australia
Dementia News and Research
New Head for Catholic Health
Nurses Scholarships
Ageing Research and News
ACSA Annual Awards for Excellence
22 February 2008 - Issue 173
Pre Conference Workshop on the Challenges and Rewards of Dementia Care
New Regime- New Nomenclature
Legislation
Work Choices
Other Legislation
Bringing Nurses Back
Other Government Moves on Health Workforce
ACFI Update
Medicare ACFI Online Training Website
Workplace Ombudsman’s Aged Care Audits
Strengthening Guidelines for Investigation of Clinical Issues in Aged Care – Post-Broughton Hall
Minister Moves on Doctors’ Ownership of Nursing Homes
CACPs and EACH Clients Needing Aids and Equipment
Productivity Commission to Investigate Paid Maternity Leave
Resources for Greek Residents
Plan to Lift Organ Donation rates
Multi-Dose Heparin Suspended
Rights of the Terminally Ill (Euthanasia Laws Repeal) Bill 2008 – Private Member’s Bill
Free Workshops and $40,000 Grants Available for Mental Health Activities
New Research and Reports
7 February 2008 - Issue 172
Rudd Summit Needs Stronger Aged Care Focus
Budget Briefing
Community Care Conference Program Now Available
Trained Nurses Back into Aged Care
ACFI Update
Draft Community Packaged Care Guidelines
Community Care Census Update
Workplace Ombudsman‘s Education and Compliance Campaign in Human Service Industries
Extra Service Status
Combining Adjacent Residential Aged Care Services
ACFI Update from Medicare
Aged Care Complaints Commissioner Report
National Prescribing Service
Disability Services Communiqué
WA Decision on Local Government Rate Exemption
Senior Australian of the Year:
Depression in rural areas
Aged Care Clinical Fellowships
Report on General Practice Activity
Annual Report on Government Services
London Calling – Leadership Beyond Borders - IAHSA Conference – London 20-22 July 2009
24 January 2008 - Issue 171
ACFI update
ACSA Budget Submission 2008-09
Further Budget Submissions
ACSA National Conference – Call for Papers
ACSA 2008 Awards for Excellence
Government Action on Overall Nursing Shortfall
Linkage between Hospital and Residential Aged Care Data
Medicare and Department ACFI Training
Practice using ACFI
Unique Healthcare Identifier (UHI) Service
Home Medicines Review Program
Health System Reformer advocates for Commonwealth to Pay all High level Home and Community Care Costs
More Doctors and Nurses in 2005
New Contracts with Government
Advancing the Aged Care Workforce Skills
ACSA Publications
Lanyards and Identity Badges Source of Pathogenic Bacteria
Veterans’ Home Care Electronic Service Plans
Telephone Hearing Test
BDO Not-for-profit Fraud Survey
10 January 2008 - Issue 170
Community Care Conference: Sydney 14-16 May
ACSA National Conference Call for Papers
Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Meeting
New Aged Care Approval Rounds
More HACC Funding Announced
Community Care Census Update
Not-For-Profit Internet Resource
Not-For-Profit Entity Definition
COTA Over 50s Interactive Website
Victorian Workcover Authority Prosecution
Privacy Issues and Information About Relatives Sought from Patients
Walking and Moderate Exercise Help Prevent Dementia
Software Prevents Patient Medication Overdose
Australian Health Workforce Institute
Nutritional Supplementation
NZ Workers Win Right to Change Working Hours for Care Needs
12 December - Issue 169
End of year National Report
ACSA Welcomes the New Minister for Ageing
Ministerial details
PM’s call to visit schools and homeless Shelters..and Aged Care?
PM acknowledges critical rural health workforce shortages
Australian Health Ministers’ Conference
Aged Care Workforce
Back to Business – ACAR
ACFI
ACFI Training Website and Registration
Securing the Future
New AMA Secretary General
Doctors Admit to Assisting Death
New Zealand workers win right to change working hours for care needs
Publications
Resources
Conference News
22 November 2007 - Issue 168
The End is Nigh
Major Parties Fail Aged Care Test
Prime Minister Responds to Aged Care Invitation
ALP aged care workforce plan
Parties Also remiss on Health Policies
New Head of Tasmania
Federal Court Ruling on Tax Liability of Businesses Run by Charities
New Specific Contact Number for Department of Veterans’ Affairs Providers
DVA Electronic Service Plans
Amendments to DVA Home Care Privacy Guidelines
Centrelink Matching Records with the Department of Health & Ageing.
The Hidden Costs of Care
Health Expenditure Growth Slowing
Department of Health & Ageing Annual Report 2006-2007
Deaths Australia 2006 Report
9 November 2007 - Issue 167
Vote 1 Aged Care
Other Election Giveaways and Promises
Preparing for ACFI
RCS Validation
Draft Community Packaged Care Guidelines
ACSA on Canadian Think Tank Panel on Ageing Policy Options
Rural Aged Care Provider Finalist in not For Profit Network Awards
Rural Health Education Foundation Satellite Broadcast Subsidies
Aged Care GP Panels Expanded
Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) Training Tender
Dementia and Indigenous People
Blackberry devises now used by UK Care Workers
Dementia Aggression can be reduced by Aged Care Staff Training
Disability Support Services 2005-06
Infection Control Standards for Office Based Practices
26 October 2007 - Issue 166
Vote 1 Aged Care
New Demonstration Day Respite Centres
Older Carers Respite Services
Disability Supported Accommodation Program
Australian Unity Well Being Index
ACSA’s comments on the access points projects
GST relief for charities
Elder Protection Policies and Procedures Guide updated
A picture of Osteoarthritis in Australia
12 October 2007- Issue 165
2007 Federal Election
Continue to Get the Most from ACSA’s Conference
Community Care “Magic and Myths”
Senate Inquiry into the Patient Assisted Travel Schemes
Health News
Older Australians in Hospital
Clinical Handover Program
Ageing Research Online
Nursing Research Journal Free online
Indigenous Aged Care Research
Assessing Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Interagency Protocol for Responding to Abuse of Older People
Older People and Carers Miss Out on Services
Blurring the Boundaries
Erratum
28 September 2007 - Issue 164
Successful Ageing – it’s everyone’s business ACSA Conference
ACSA’s 2nd National Community Care Conference Magic and Myths. Sydney 14-16 May 2008
Aged Care Approvals Round – Community Care Allocation
GP Services Expansion into Aged Care Facilities
National Respite for Carers Program
Industry Census News
Other Election and Aged Care Issues
ANF Campaign on Industrial Relations and Aged Care
Standard and Quality Reporting for Community Care
Parliamentary Reports and Responses
The Overlooked Consumers
New GST Arrangements for Retirement Villages with Serviced Apartments
Police Checks Update
Dementia and Indigenous Australians
Online education and training package – Gastrostomy Care and Management
Conferences, Seminars
7 September 2007 - Issue 163
Special Opportunity to Hear Professor Anthea Tinker Speak over Dinner
It’s Still Not Too Late to Register for the ACSA National Conference!
Federal Election – ACIC Writes to Key Decision Makers for a Fair Funding Deal
Support for Older Renters
Media Confusion – Can’t They Get it Right?
Australian Financial Review’s 2007 Ageing Population Summit
Police Check Declaration Reminder
Interim Accommodation Supplement for High Care Residents
Extra Service Status for Residential Aged Care Homes
Consumer Directed Care: A Report On Consultations
2007 National Aged Workforce Census and Survey
Doctors Over Prescribing for the Elderly
Dementia Initiative Supported into the Future
Palliative Care Initiatives
Funding to help patients manage their medication
Consultations on for Disability Supported Accommodation
Accreditation Agency Praises Improvement in Industry Performance
Chronically Ill Patients Could Miss Out on Federal Dental Health Funding
2007 National Residential Aged Care Survey
Survey into Not-for-Profit Fraud
Epidemics
Palliative Care Not Provided in Many Nursing Homes
National palliative care performance indicators
Living with Parkinson’s
Responsible Research Practices and Handling Misconduct Integrity Code
Pay blamed for lack of carers and staff turnover
23 August 2007- Issue 162
CSA National Conference & Trade Exhibition 2007
National Press Club Debate
National Aged Care Alliance Federal Election Platform
National Seniors Research on Ageing for Election
Rural and Remote Viability Supplement
Probity Check
Volunteer Police Checks due by 1 September
ACFI Seminar
Public Screening of Videos, Films and DVDs.
Worse than Normal Influenza Season
Medicare now online for Residential Claims
Changes to Authorised Signatory Process
Diabetes Increase in Australia’s CALD and Indigenous Groups
Confusion over Accommodation Bonds
Medicare Dental Services to People with Chronic Conditions and Complex Care Needs
Telstra Connected Seniors Grants
Cancellation of Registration of Prexige
Plan to Build Gay Retirement Village in NSW
Australian Jobs Report Illustrates Community Services and Health growth
Toolkit to Encourage More Diversity in Volunteering
Volunteers Wanted for Future of Volunteering Project
Better Medication Management
Pensioners Warned of Email Scam Involving Refugees
10 August 2007 - Issue 161
Register Now for National Conference
Aged Care an Election Issue for Voters
Aged Care Advisory Committee
IAHSA Blog
Productivity Commission Aged Care Services Project
Ageing Issues on TV on 22 August
RCS Question 17 – Medications: Correction
Senate Inquiry into Older People and Income Security
ACSA Submission to the Industry Skills Council
Other Workforce Initiatives
ABS National Survey of Not-for-Profit Organisations
Police Certificate and Criminal Certificate Obligations
Aged Care Workers a Target for Super Fraud
Changes to the Authorised Signatory Process
Veterans’ Home Care Outstanding Claims for the 2006-07 Financial year
Legal Case Relating to Worker’s Disability Affecting Work Capacity
Health Reform Summit Calls for National Health Policy
Better Links Between Ageing and Health
End of Life and Palliative Care Practices Research Grants
Industry Awards to Silver Chain (WA) for Customer Service Excellence
Feedback needed – National Consumer Fees Framework for The Way Forward
The Way Forward – Further development of the ACCNA and CENA
National Prescribing Service Campaign
August 2007 PBS Listings
GPs Benefit from After-Hours Reforms
Residential Care Subsidy Amendment Principles 2007
Behaviour of Residents With Dementia in Aged Care Can Upset Staff
27 July 2007 - Issue 160
International Experts to Address ACSA’s National Conference – Ageing; It’s Everyone’s Business
ITAC Conference Report
2007 Survey of Aged Care Homes
Draft Community Packaged Care Guidelines
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Rules on Residential Aged Care Assistance Eligibility
Expansion of the Continence Aids Assistance Scheme
Workplace Relations Fact Sheets Reminder
Economic Implications of Caring for Australia’s Ageing Population
New Head for COTA-Over 50s
New Respite Services Funding
New Funding for Mental Illness
National Respite for Carers Services in Residential Aged Care
Assistance to Age Pensioner Investor in Bridgecorp
AMA Call for Accessible GP Care
Medical Journal of Australia Reports on GPs and Aged Care
Sit up Straight for a Better Quality of Life in Aged Care
Economic Impact of US Carers
OPSO Media Awards
Not-For-Profit Network Awards
Not-for-Profit Network Tax Intensive Accounting Workshop
13 July 2007 - Issue 159
Financial Review Australia's Ageing Population Summit
National Report – Now just a click away
Aged Care has been in the news in the past fortnight
Northern Territory Launch of ACIC Campaign
Hogan Speaks Out
Labor’s New Directions for Older Australians
ACSA Response to Labor Plan
Government Disability Assistance and Carers Package
Information Technology in Aged Care Conference: 23 – 25 July, Melbourne
ACSA National Conference 18 – 20 September, Melbourne
Electronic Police Checks even cheaper now.
High Care Community Respite Services Tender
2007 Minimum Wage Decision
Rehabilitation Appliances Program
Financial Review Australia’s Ageing Population Summit: Brisbane 28-29 August 2007
Aged Care Determinations
Senior Australian of the year
National Disability Awards 2007-07-13 Australian National Health & Medical Research Council News
National Multicultural Art Competition
Falls Report
National 2006 Voluntary Work Survey
Australasian Journal on Ageing June 2007 Issue Out Now
Loneliness and Older People
29 June 2007 - Issue 158
2007-2008 Subsidy Rates
New Appointments
Jack York to speak at ACSA National Conference
Compulsory Reporting Guidelines
Early Bird Extension to 6 July for ITAC Conference – 23-25 July 2007, Melbourne
Police Checks for Volunteers
2006 Population Census
Employee Advisor Program 3
ACSA Essential Provider Guide
Veterans’ Home Care Response Following a Fire, Earthquake or Weather related event
Medicare Changes to Authorised Signatory Process
2007 Departmental Census of Community Aged Care Programs
Community Care Advisory Committee
Care Needs Increasing for People in Residential Aged Care
More In-Home Aged Care Packages to Help Frail Older People
Access Card Introduction Delay
Cancer rates higher in rural and remote areas
Palliative Care in Aged Care: Engaging GPs Support
Alzheimers’ Association Consumer Directed Care Lectures Around Australia
Conference Details and Updates
14 June 2007 - Issue 157
End of Financial Year Savings for Online Registration Now for ACSA National Conference
Information Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) 207 Conference Scholarships for Rural and Remote Participants
Minister Defends Aged Care
Police Checks and Contract Staff
Superannuation Leader Nominates Ageing as Area for Investment
ACSA’s Response to the Streamlining Quality Reporting Consultation Paper
Draft Community Packaged Care Guidelines
New Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Information Kit for Nursing Homes
ACSA Submission to Senate Inquiry into Operation and Effectiveness of Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)
ATO Mail out to endorsed charities
New Draft Taxation Determination
2007 National Lifestyle Housing Awards
Rural Workshops on Frailty
Cultural Diversity Conference
Asset Test Changes for Pensions
Volunteer Resource Centres’ New Funding
Inaugural National Disability Awards
Disability Support Services Report
2006 Census Figures
New PBS Listings for Macular Degeneration Treatment
Geriaction National Conference
Community Aged Care Workforce Development Program
US Elderly Care Hurt by Chain-Owned Nursing Home Standards
A Wine a Day May Delay Dementia
31 May 2007 - Issue 156
Aged Care: Prepare for our Future Today
ACSA National Conference: Melbourne 16 – 19 September (Changes)
Information Technology in Aged Care Conference 23-25 July Melbourne
Capital Income Calculator
New HACC Deal Finally Done
ACFI Indicative Funding Levels Released
ACFI Business Rules
Senate Community Affairs Committee Report on the Aged Care Legislative Amendments
Police Checks – First Deadline is 1 June
Police Company Name Checks
Palliative Care in Residential Aged Care
RCS Question 17 – Medications
Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Aged Care
Australian National Audit Office Report on CACPs
New Zealand Case on Lack of Nursing Care in Rest Homes
National Emerging Researchers in Ageing Conference, ERA2007: November, Adelaide
Delirium in Older People
Burden of Disease and Injury in Australia
Medication Side Effects on Elderly
Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: ABS Report
18 May 2007 - Issue 155
CEO Forum Report
Workforce Census to include HACC
ALP Policy
Information Workshops
National Quality Reporting Framework consultation
ACSA Vice President Elected to IAHSA Board of Directors
New Medicare Single Contact Phone Number for all Aged Care Enquiries
NSW HACC Agreement
Certification Statistics
CPA Australia provides guidance on aged care advice
ACSA Excellence in Aged Care Awards
Cultural Diversity in Ageing 2007 National Conference: Melbourne 7-8 June
9th National Rural Health Conference
Research
26 April 2007 - Issue 154
13 April 2007 - Issue 153
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March 2007 - Issue 152
15
March 2007- Issue 151
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February 2007- Issue 150
12
February 2007- Issue 149 (Special
Edition)
9
February 2007 - Issue 148
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25
January 2007 - Issue 147
11 January - Issue 146
21
December 2006- Issue 145
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December 2006 - Issue 144
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November2006 - Issue 143
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November 2006 - Issue 142
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October - Issue 141
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October 2006 - Issue 140
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September 2006 - Issue 139
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September 2006 - Issue 138
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August 2006 - Issue 137
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August 2006 - Issue 136
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June 2006 - Issue 131
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