The government’s recent Employment White Paper and aged care workforce announcements have been welcomed by industry groups as important steps toward addressing critical staffing shortages.
Motivational interviewing, a therapeutic approach commonly employed to combat addiction and substance abuse, could hold the key to improving the health and overall well-being of
Could you imagine waking up one day and feeling completely disorientated? Faces are unfamiliar. Places where you once felt at ease, now suddenly feel foreign,
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recognised the aged care system has failed to provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres
An app harnessing music, wearable tech and AI to provide personalised therapy for dementia patients has been awarded a $2 million grant by Google’s philanthropic
Anyone parenting young children will be familiar with the phrase “there’ll be tears before bedtime”. But in a quieter, more private way, the expression seems
Aged care workers in crucial roles such as catering, cleaning, laundry and maintenance are rallying for acknowledgment of their pivotal contributions to the quality of
Australia’s aged care sector is on the brink of a significant transformation, with the impending introduction of National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. The
In a proactive move to enhance safety measures within Western Australia’s aged care and residential care facilities, WorkSafe has initiated an inspection program set to
In a recent development, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued new recommendations calling for additional COVID-19 vaccine booster for specific high-risk
There is no denying that much of corporate Australia is going through a green transition, with many stakeholders including investors, employees and consumers expecting businesses
In a strategic move to revolutionise aged care dining experiences and bolster residents’ well-being, the Albanese Government is rolling out a free training program aimed