Aged Care

COVID
Aged Care, COVID-19, Opinion
Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
Hassan Vally Jun 1, 2023

As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With

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dementia care
Aged Care
Nationwide skills shortage in dementia care training exposed
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) highlights critical deficiencies in staff training in aged care, urging comprehensive measures to enhance the care provided to patients

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care
Aged Care, Healthcare
Improving end-of-life care: $68M boost for palliative care initiatives
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced substantial funding to improve palliative care services across the country. With a focus on enhancing

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package
Aged Care
I’ve been approved for a home care package but how do I choose a provider – and what if I want to switch?
Danelle Kenny and Tracy Comans May 30, 2023

So you’ve been approved for a home care package. Congratulations! This government-funded program can provide you with much-needed assistance to stay independent and live safely

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home care providers
Aged Care
Funding gap sparks concern among home care providers
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

Home care providers have expressed shock as funding increase falls short of wage rise. In a letter to consumers, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells

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Australians
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Financial constraints lead to missed healthcare appointments among Australians over 50
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

New data reveals that nearly half of Australians aged over 50 are skipping regular dental and GP visits due to increasing cost of living pressures.

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care finder
Aged Care
Care finder: Connecting vulnerable older Australians to aged care support
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

With the aged care system becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, care finder is set to become a lifeline for the vulnerable older Australians.

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nurses
Aged Care
The time has come to prioritise the care of aged care nurses
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

National labour-hire agency Altaira has forged a partnership with well-being charity Healthcare Heartbeat to deliver Wellness Grants for nurses working in the aged care sector.

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Yallambee
Aged Care
ACQSC probes Yallambee Lodge incident, ensuring accountability and safety
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

In the aftermath of the incident at Yallambee Lodge involving resident Ms Clare Nowland, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is diligently investigating the

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comprehensive
Aged Care
Comprehensive measures to improve palliative care in residential aged care
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

A pilot project conducted in South Australia has shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive and appropriate measures to enhance palliative care in residential

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nurse
Aged Care
Enhancing palliative care and empowering nurse practitioners
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

As National Palliative Care Week takes centre stage, the commitment of the Australian Government to the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan brings positive news to the

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Curtin Heritage
Aged Care
Curtin Heritage secures historic Aged Care Labour Agreement
Ritchelle Drilon May 18, 2023

Curtin Heritage, a Not-For-Profit aged care provider in Western Australia, has received an overwhelming response to the recently launched Aged Care Industry Labour Agreements program.

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