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Staffing the residential aged care facilities of the future could prove to be a difficult task given the lower number of expected workers, but help could come from an unexpected…
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Staffing the residential aged care facilities of the future could prove to be a difficult task given the lower number of expected workers, but help could come from an unexpected…
Australia is currently transitioning into an older population – one with a lower ratio of working-age individuals to those over 65. Preparation is obviously the most effective way to manage…
The Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement was set to provide critical support for the growing population of elderly Australians with Alzheimer’s and other symptoms of Dementia. However, support is now being…
Advisory and consultancy firm Korda Mentha released their aged care report at the end of 2014, and the results are certainly interesting for those involved in the sector. The publication,…
Financial sustainability and staffing places are currently prominent issues in the Australian aged care sector, but there are renewed concerns about extended waiting lists for community care services following the release of…
Along with residential aged care facilities, home support services will play a critical role over the next few years as vital areas of care for the ageing Australian population. …
Aged care is one industry where staff need to have a high level of training and skill in order to deliver the necessary levels of care, but the workforce could…
Corrs, Chambers and Westgarth have outlined the significant growth opportunities in the in-home aged care sector – with packages continuing to grow.
Residential aged care facilities play a key role in providing a high level of care for elderly Australians, but they’re also home to young people with disabilities. Of course, this group…
The Australian federal government began a new audit into aged care workforce programs in October – specifically those that are receiving government funding. This audit is critical to developing an aged…