Government’s promised COVID-19 ‘retention bonus’ to aged care staff falls short
The Aged Care Minister, Senator Richard Colbeck, faced accusations of ‘broken promises’ and misleading providers…More
Tagged: Department-of-health
More coronavirus outbreaks in Australian aged care homes – but aged care residents and staff now included under expanded testing
Despite the Government moving last week to restrict aged care home visits, there have been…More
US and UK aged care homes banning visits because of coronavirus – should you still visit your loved ones here?
With the coronavirus spread worsening around the world this week – and older people being…More
Coronavirus and aged care homes: what you need to know
Out of the many headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-19) this week was the sad news…More
Numbers down on home care services waiting list, but wait times up
New figures out this week show there are till 120,000 older Australians waiting for a…More
Taxpayers foot $1.15 billion bill for bungled personal health record – and there’s more pain to come
Can you believe the Federal Government has shelled out $1.15 billion on its controversial My…More
Are GP’s just too precious? Good news undermined
You haven’t heard of a new trial called Health Care Homes – we don’t understand…More
21st century e-health system – coming soon!
The government wants your health records accessible on your phone – and they want it…More