What do older Aussies really want from aged care?
Sooner or later, most of us will have to consider an aged care home, either…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.
Bringing the great outdoors indoors – on doors
Living with dementia is a constant struggle, even if you’re getting the help you need…More
Welcome news: Federal Government weighs up unpaid leave for carers supporting older family and friends
If you’re one of the thousands of Australians supporting an older or more vulnerable friend…More
Share your experience of being a carer with Carers Australia
Carers Australia is calling on all carers, past and present, to take its second Carer…More
A “game-changer”: NSW Govt. recognises the NSW Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) with $250,000 grant for Education Centre
In welcome news for current and prospective village residents, NSW Fair Trading has selected the…More
The RVRA assists NSW village residents every day – why don’t you join?
Last year the Retirement Village Residents Association of NSW received 480 requests for assistance from…More
University of Sydney partnership to help overhaul dementia care
A University of Sydney program to improve the lives of aged care residents with dementia…More
Aged care homes closing due to COVID-19 staff shortages – a reminder that providers do have a duty of care
If you have been following the news this week, you will have likely read headlines…More
80 per cent of eligible aged care residents have booster shot as program extended
In positive news for those of us with loved ones living in Australia’s aged care…More
Retirement village and aged care provider wins business award with COVID-19 innovations
New Zealand-owned Ryman Healthcare has won the “Innovation” category of The Victorian Chamber of Commerce…More