Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose safety...
Providers, indirect and direct care workers — how Stage Three will impact you Do you believe that some workers are more entitled to a raise than others in the aged care sector?
Fair Work decides on 25 percent wage increase to aged care staff At 2pm AEDT, aged care staff will learn the Fair Work Commission decision regarding a 25 percent increase to wages.
Industry Caring & Carers Workforce A day in the life of an aged care general manager Bonni’s story is a testament to the caring nature of Australia’s stellar staff.
Industry Workforce Policy or pay: aged care workforces could climb back through retiree reform Would you give up your job to get the aged care pay rise?
Industry Providers Workforce What can Australia expect from the on-site aged care pharmacist model? Ahead of the national roll-out, the results are already rolling in!
Industry Workforce From permanent to part-time: the switch can kill New research highlights the need to financially plan for your future before retiring. Returning to part-time work could...
Industry Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Ageing isn’t synonymous with depression — Anglicare’s Prevention Program Content warning: this article contains references to suicide, depression and mental health crises
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Did 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch step down due to age? Will you ‘step down’ from your role at 92 years of age or are you waiting to retire sooner?
Industry Culture Awareness Government One in 10 people in Japan is over 80 y.o. — will Australia get there? What does new data from Japan mean for Australia’s future?
Industry Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Seniors’ adoption of care robots is influenced by cultural attitudes Would you trust a robot to care for an older loved one? Beep boop.
Industry Culture Awareness Finance How an ageing population permanently changed the Australian economy The future of Australia’s economy is shaping up to be an incredible prompt for a riddle: ‘something which is...
Industry Allied Health Finance NSW and VIC patients expected to pay more at the GP Despite strong Federal Government investment, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governments have come under fire...
Industry Advice Culture Awareness Nine recommendations for improved dementia care Dementia is a global concern and peak advocacy groups have called for greater cultural awareness.
Industry Caring & Carers Government 24/7 nursing milestone attained in aged care homes The Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells thanked ‘the nurses who voted with their feet and returned to aged care’.
Industry Caring & Carers Finance ‘Not valued for their work’ — aged care confusion leads to exclusion in wage increases Head of not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon’s Chief Executive Officer has shared his solidarity with the...
Industry Advice Caring & Carers What do young people gain from aged care work? Kay hopes that her inspiring and insightful experience may offer younger workers an amazing alternative to their career...
Industry Caring & Carers Government Advocates for older persons back controversial changes in aged care As the majority of residential aged care facilities continue to operate at a loss, face staffing shortages and retention...
Industry Caring & Carers Health and Wellbeing The kind heart behind HammondCare’s lolly cart Over the last few months, Mr Gallagher turned the garage of his Fern Bay home into a production line to make handmade...
Consumers Caring & Carers Health and Wellbeing National Volunteers Week kicks off today Today, we raise a glass and toast the five million people living in Australia today who volunteer to help their...
Australian Healthcare Week 20 - 21 March, 2024 The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The...