The sector thanks their aged care heroes
Ahead of Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) on 7 August, the industry is showing its appreciation and love for its dedicated...
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What will aged care look like in five years?
It has been a tumultuous 18 months in aged care with COVID-19 providing a stark look into the sector's areas of failure... -
Aged care workers experiencing rental crisis exacerbated by COVID-19
COVID-19 essential workers, such as the aged care workforce, are facing a rental affordability crisis with most workers... -
Rapid COVID-19 testing trial in aged care
An aged care facility in Melbourne is trialling a faster method of COVID-19 testing to see if it provides better... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
Right to choose or duty of care? A workforce view of COVID vaccine mandate
Earlier in the week, the Federal Government announced it's making it mandatory for all staff working in aged care to be... -
COVID-19 vaccinations made mandatory for aged care workers
It will be mandatory for all aged care workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, following a decision at a snap National... -
Dementia Australia launches new 'micro-lessons' app for home care workers
Peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, launched a new mobile app for home support and community care workers that... -
Aged Care Workforce Industry Council appoints first Chair
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), peak body for an improved aged care workforce, has appointed their... -
The power of purpose
OPINION - A sense of purpose can be important for many people's wellbeing - a feeling of understanding where they fit... -
Anglicare Sydney CEO retires after years of service
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anglicare Sydney, Grant Millard, will be retiring from his position at Anglicare after... -
Anglicare SQ wins Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand for third year running
The annual Reader's Digest survey has named Anglicare Southern Queensland (SQ) as Australia's Most Trusted Brand in the... -
New Director appointed to the IRT Group Board
Aged care provider, IRT Group, has appointed healthcare industry expert, Jennifer Stuart Smith, to their Board of... -
The sector responds to the Budget
After the delivery of the Federal Budget FY21-22 on Tuesday night, many aged care representatives provided their expert... -
Federal Budget: What's in it for aged care
Delivering what they describe as a "once in a generation change to aged care", the Federal Government unveiled the... -
Revolutionising controlled drug management in aged care
SPONSORED STORY - An electronic controlled drug management platform by Melbourne healthcare software vendor, Modeus, has... -
Hayylo appoints two new Board Directors
Aged and community care startup, Hayylo, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, healthcare experts and... -
Aged care sector bracing itself for Budget announcement
The 2021-22 Federal Budget will be released next week, late on 11 May, which will be a telling sign of whether the... -
New technology to assist with a revolution in home care delivery
SPONSORED STORY - After the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for urgent transformation in the... -
CCTV in aged care trial begins in SA
In a bid to strengthen safeguards and enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents in aged care, a CCTV trial has begun... -
Aged care industry prepares for the road ahead
Industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) held a webinar for their members last week, covering the Royal...
