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
Tagged: Royal Commission
Aged care residents returning from hospital suffer unnecessary complications
As highlighted in the Royal Commission into Aged Care, sub-standard care of our most vulnerable…More
Sudden closure of aged care home causes chaos for residents, staff and the operator
You have probably seen a lot in the news about the sudden closure of the…More
The Royal Commission hears struggles with aged care for Aboriginal communities during NAIDOC Week
This week is NAIDOC Week 2019 – dedicated to celebrating the history, culture and achievements…More
The Department of Health has released a ‘new and improved’ My Aged Care website
At almost every step of the Royal Commission so far, we’ve heard complaints from aged…More
What is ‘person-centred’ care – and why is the Royal Commission looking into it?
Defining person-centred care Earlier this month, the Royal Commission announced that next month’s hearings in…More
Did you know Queensland is holding its own inquiry into aged care?
While the Royal Commission continues its important work investigating the quality and safety of our…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
What’s been happening in the Royal Commission into Aged Care?
The Sydney hearings for the Royal Commission (running across this week and last) have been…More
Sales in spy cameras spike as families say they’re ‘fearful’ of aged care abuse
Last week, you may have seen this story on 7News that reported that retailers say they’ve…More