Government committee recommends Parliament pass bill requiring aged care providers report staffing ratios – but will it ensure quality of care?
Independent MP Rebekha Sharkie had introduced the bill back in August, pushing for facilities to…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.
Aged care provider becomes Australia’s first to hire an on-site pharmacist
Studies show up to three-quarters of aged care residents are on at least one potentially…More
Hiding profits? Senate inquiry clears for-profit aged care providers of tax avoidance
The Senate Economics References Committee had begun investigating the financial and tax practices for-profit providers…More
The top complaint from aged care residents? The food
16 per cent of residents only like the food some of the time or none…More
Five Bethanie Sites Receive a Make Over
Bethanie, Western Australia’s not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider, has recently invested over $5…More
Five ways to lift your spirits if you are alone during the holiday season
Loneliness is a growing concern, particularly among older Australians, and is an issue amplified during…More
Remembering Loved Ones With Dementia this Christmas
The festive season is usually associated with joy and good cheer, however it can be…More
Aged care providers asked to detail cases of abuse to Royal Commission – why this is important
This week the largest aged care operators across Australia are receiving letters from the Commissioners…More
One in four Aussies report feeling lonely: tips to reach out to others this Christmas
We know that staying connected to your community is the top predictor for a long,…More
Queensland announces parliamentary review into aged care – but do we need another inquiry?
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week formally set up a 12-month inquiry which will look into…More