Aged care organisations unite in national campaign for sector reform – how you can get involved
Ahead of the Federal Election next month, the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) – a…More
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New visas and employment-assistance program tackle aged care workforce shortage
According to a recent Government report on the future of Australia’s aged care workforce, over…More
Want to keep an eye on family members in aged care? This app is designed to help
CareApp is a new smartphone app that delivers real-time notifications updating them on their loved…More
One-third of frontline aged care workers from overseas – but few incentives to keep them here
37 per cent of aged care workers in Australia were born overseas in 2016 –…More
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
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
Not just about art: Queensland gallery lets people with dementia get creative
Based on similar programs in Australia and overseas, the Art and Dementia tour at the…More
The Royal Commission into Aged Care – it’s good news but we all will need to pay
Following weeks, months and probably years of shameful stories in the media about mistreatment of…More
Royal Commission to investigate aged care failings – but needs to provide solutions too
Like many, we were deeply affected by the stories presented in Monday’s Four Corners investigation…More
Japanese aged care home turns to unlikely source of workers – the local soccer team
The Hinode Medical & Welfare Group has hired 10 members of a local semi-professional soccer…More