Queensland relaxes restrictions on visits to aged care homes – but a warning to stay COVID safe
The state has become the first to go beyond the current Australian Health Protection Principal…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.
New registration scheme for aged care workers on its way – and you can have your say
Good news for aged care residents, families and the staff who support them every day.…More
Your questions about the Industry Code for aged care visits answered – and why the Code will be the ‘new norm’ for visiting family members in residential care
Do I need a flu shot to visit my parents or grandparents in the aged…More
States now tracking COVID-19 patients with COVIDSafe app – so should you be using it?
This week marked the first time since the Federal Government released its voluntary coronavirus contract…More
Did you know there is a new Industry Code for visiting aged care homes during the pandemic?
The ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ was released this week…More
“The care is just absolutely beautiful”: daughter of Newmarch House praises Anglicare and staff on 7.30 Report
With 16 residents of Newmarch House – the Western Sydney aged care home at the…More
The human side of COVID-19 and aged care homes
The media has focused on the negative side of the family experience of having a…More
We need to protect residents: why many aged care providers reject Prime Minister’s call to lift visitor restrictions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a “strong reminder” against shutting off elderly residents from their families or…More
NSW looking at relaxing COVID-19 restrictions next month – but what about aged care staff and vulnerable residents?
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) has announced the State Government could potentially ease the strict…More
17 aged care homes across Australia report cases of coronavirus – but other countries facing much worse situations
There are now 41 residents and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 across 17…More