Tasmania Symphony Orchestra streaming into aged care homes
COVID-19 has severely hit many industries, but the arts industry is one to have been…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.
Federal Government mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for residential aged care workers
After months of debate, Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week that National Cabinet had mandated…More
This story is about 100-year-old Wynn Shepherd and her son Allan
In 2017, then-Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt estimated up to 40% of residents in…More
Over 65% of over 70s have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine – get your second dose
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Health Minister Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly…More
Uniting NSW/ACT’s aged care home turned into temporary shelter for homeless women
Dozens of new beds have been put in a vacant aged care home owned by…More
Dementia Australia launch Ask Annie app to support home care workers
Dementia Australia, backed by Gandel Philanthropy, has launched an innovative app that aims to improve…More
Older Australians want a say in all levels of aged care sector reform
The aged care sector is for older Australians and after the final report of the…More
State Governments step up to the plate with vaccines for aged care staff
With the Victorian outbreak and lockdown restrictions continuing, it is pleasing to see State Governments…More
Government pledges increased transparency of home care prices
The Federal Government has taken another step towards ensuring older Australians and their families make…More
Wage debate set to challenge aged care reforms
Last week, the Government delivered a $17.7 billion funding package designed to transform Australia’s aged care system…More