Is there ‘new money’ in the Budget for home care or not?
It’s a question we’ve been asked this week as Labor and the Coalition continue to…More
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Nurses’ unions call for carer to resident ratios – but aged care staffing not just a numbers game
The big news for us this week has been the Queensland Nurses Union’s campaign for…More
Sydney aged care worker raises $20,000 for aged care home for homeless
A carer at HammondCare Miranda, Blazenka “Blarsha” Walmsley is aiming to raise $100,000 for HammondCare’s…More
Do we need a register for aged care workers?
It’s an issue that’s being discussed in our office this week after news of another…More
Good news: aged care providers must now provide flu vaccination programs to staff
Aged care providers must make a vaccination program every year available to workers and volunteers…More
Childcare workers stage another national strike – but what about our aged care workers?
Hundreds of childcare centres closed this Tuesday as workers walked off the job demanding the…More
Aged care provider to offer free flu shots for residents, staff and their families
Masonic Care Tasmania will provide all its staff, volunteers and residents – along with two…More
Have your say on our aged care workforce
Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, this week launched a national public consultation program…More
Aged care workers strike in Victoria – but staffing still a national issue
There have been plenty of headlines this week as staff at two of Bupa’s aged…More
Flu deaths in aged care: more needed than compulsory vaccinations for aged care workers
Like many this week, we’ve been saddened by the news of a number of influenza-related…More