Victorian Government leads the way on aged care food audit
In recent weeks we’ve heard much in the media, and through the Royal Commission hearings…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.
Hardworking, dedicated and caring – our aged care workers
With the aged care industry in the spotlight at the Royal Commission, we hear heartbreaking…More
The battle for respite care – a sad reflection on our society
At the Royal Commission in Mildura this week we’ve heard harrowing stories of despair from…More
Aged care residents returning from hospital suffer unnecessary complications
As highlighted in the Royal Commission into Aged Care, sub-standard care of our most vulnerable…More
Sudden closure of aged care home causes chaos for residents, staff and the operator
You have probably seen a lot in the news about the sudden closure of the…More
Video: could you do the ‘world’s toughest job’?
I came across an excellent video this week! Some hopeful candidates interviewed for a job…More
The Royal Commission hears struggles with aged care for Aboriginal communities during NAIDOC Week
This week is NAIDOC Week 2019 – dedicated to celebrating the history, culture and achievements…More
The new Aged Care Quality Standards are officially in effect – but what are they?
The new national Aged Care Quality Standards officially came into effect this Monday, 1 July.…More
The Department of Health has released a ‘new and improved’ My Aged Care website
At almost every step of the Royal Commission so far, we’ve heard complaints from aged…More
What do Victoria’s new voluntary assisted dying laws mean?
Earlier this week, Victoria’s new assisted dying laws came into effect on 19 June –…More