Coles extends special shopping hours to healthcare and emergency services workers – including aged care staff
The supermarket retailer is dedicating two Community Hour shopping periods per week from 7am to…More
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Most people living in aged care homes feel safe and respected, new report says
Surveys conducted over the past two years show older people generally have a positive view…More
Aged care providers warn of ‘emergency’ in 2020 without urgent funding – is a 15% boost to staff pay the answer?
The country’s largest aged care peak bodies and providers have told the Federal Government that…More
Aged Care homes done have enough staff to meet resident’s emotional needs, study finds
Supporting evidence to the Aged Care Royal Commission last week, a new study has found…More
Aged care staffing crises gripping Australia
The staffing crises gripping the aged care sector was this week laid bare with news…More
Aged care home slapped with fine – after residents test positive for cocaine
It’s not what you’d expect to find in a home supporting older people. The cocaine…More
The struggle to attract young people into aged care
We all know that there are some amazing people working passionately in the aged care…More
Time to salute our aged care employees!
The 7th August is Aged Care Employee Day, an official day to thank, honour, recognise…More
“No one seems to give a toss” – Aged care expert stands up for staff at the Royal Commission
At last week’s hearings in Sydney, an expert in preventing injuries to residents in aged…More
Pre-election promises leave out the aged care workforce
On Monday, Bill Shorten (pictured) promised the Australian Labor Party would give a big pay…More