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11 June 2025 - This scale is part of the Psychogeriatric Assessment Scales (PAS). Aged care providers can use this to test cognitive impairment of care recipients. It includes the questions and the scoring method. It is suitable for people who are non-verbal, have reduced fine motor skills or visually impaired.

21 October 2024 - A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling, research and information about mental health and suicide prevention.

23 May 2024 - The Aged Care Diversity Consultative Committee advises us on how the aged care system can better cater to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs and life experience.

4 June 2025 - Restrictive practices should be used only as a last resort to help prevent harm to older people in aged care and their carers. Recent changes to laws strengthen existing requirements and put measures in place to reduce the inappropriate use of restrictive practices.

21 December 2022 - This webinar provides information about the Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers grant opportunity for potential applicants, including aged care providers.

20 May 2025 - We are looking for recent graduates that are passionate about helping to develop and implement policies and programs that support the health and wellbeing of all Australians, now and in the future.

27 August 2025 - The aged care service list is set out in the Rules and includes all the services funded by the Australian Government.

21 December 2020 - Consultation on the Roadmaps and Implementation Plans for six Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions is now open.

20 February 2025 - If you cannot communicate your preferences for care, who would speak for you? What would you want them to say? Advance care planning helps make sure your loved ones and your doctors know what your health and personal preferences are. Advance care planning can give everyone some peace of mind.

5 October 2023 - Telehealth was an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing patients to consult with GPs by telephone or video under lockdown. Post-pandemic, telehealth is here to stay. Professors Rosemary Korda and Christine Phillips are finding out how using telehealth affects primary healthcare.