Have your say – because Aged Care Quality Standards matter
The Department of Health and Aged Care is urgently reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards.…More
Author: Jill Donaldson
Jill Donaldson
A practising aged care physiotherapist for the past 13 years, Jill has worked in more than 50 metropolitan and regional aged care homes. She has also toured care facilities across the US and Africa. She is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff that serve them.
Discrimination and stigma hurt people with dementia – here’s how you can help
Living with dementia can be difficult enough on its own – but a new report,…More
New study reveals most Baby Boomers want to age in place at home
Catalyst Research has released a new study into what really matters for Baby Boomers when…More
Free nursing degrees for Victorian students? There’s good news and bad news
There’s good news for aspiring nursing and midwifery students in Victoria, with the State Government…More
Aged care top of Aussies’ funding priorities
Improving aged care quality has topped Aussies’ list of areas the Albanese Government needs to…More
Labor sprints out of the gate on aged care reform
As promised, the new Labor Government has wasted no time in introducing its bumper aged…More
Research study finds trishaw rides are good for aged care residents
A 12-week study by the Bolton Clarke Research Institute has found that trishaw rides promote…More
Who cares for older Australians?
The Productivity Commission has released the issues paper for its inquiry into unpaid carers’ leave,…More
New film Everybody’s Oma to provide insights into supporting someone with dementia
Aged care provider HammondCare is hosting special Q&A sessions following screenings of the new Australian…More
Vaccination and masks the key as COVID-19 cases spike in aged care homes
With the latest Omicron variants spreading rapidly, many headlines this week have focused on the…More