80% of eligible aged care home residents to have COVID-19 booster vaccination before 2022
In reassuring news for aged care residents, families and staff, the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine…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.
Bolton Clarke Research Institute celebrates 20 years
The Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) has published its 2021 report, marking 20 years of…More
New National Aged Care Advisory Council to guide $17.7bn sector reform
In an encouraging sign for aged care reform, the Government has appointed its 17-member National…More
Nominations now open for Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
Know a nurse or a midwife who goes above and beyond? Industry super fund HESTA…More
Have your say on the future of aged care
Aged care recipients, their families, staff, providers and the wider community are being asked to…More
HammondCare and Coles create real-life shopping experience for people living with dementia
Aged and dementia care provider HammondCare has signed a deal with supermarket operator Coles to…More
Federal Government moves to minimise the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care homes
The 38 recommendations of an independent review of COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care homes…More
WA town turns to “virtual village” for aged care
A small town in WA not big enough for an aged care home has turned…More
Face-to-face support to help older Australians navigate the aged care system
Help is finally at hand for older Australians and their families looking to access help…More
Aged care peak body’s booster shot call for aged care residents finally heard with demand for workers to be included
Catholic Health Australia (CHA) and Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) have welcomed Federal Health…More