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.
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
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
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
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.
National Palliative Care Week puts ‘Matters of Life and Death’ front and centre in Australia’s consciousness. Hosted by Palliative Care Australia, National Palliative Care Week
Design flaws in Australian nursing homes are adversely affecting residents’ health and quality of life, leading to increased isolation and preference for personal rooms. The
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, ACQSC, continues to focus on their risk-based proportionate approach to monitoring compliance. The Aged Care Quality and Safety
The COTA Federation has released its third edition of the State of the Older Nation (SOTON), which reveals a worrying trend of increasing pessimism among
The Australian government has committed to getting all young people out of aged care facilities by 2025, but progress has been slow. Just over three
The Australian government has pledged $12.9 million towards improving the quality of food in residential aged care facilities, including a new food hotline for complaints
Palliative Care Australia is calling for more investment in training programs and specialist services for palliative care to be fully integrated into the ongoing reform