Dealing with a heated aged care issue
July 28, 2015 | Aged Care Management
For many aged care facility managers, time is going to be the issue when it comes to training staff in fire safety – but it needs to take a front seat.
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Could a new ‘do tank’ help to implement big ideas in aged care?
July 27, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
A leading Australian think tank could soon apply some of the biggest changes in aged care, converting big ideas in the industry into tangible results for providers.
Are innovation and technology critical to the success of aged care?
July 22, 2015 | Aged Care Management
New, innovative technologies could be the answer to many of the innumerable challenges the aged care sector faces. What are some of these technologies?
Access to healthcare: The critical need for hospitals
July 18, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Hospitals play an essential role in Australia, providing a wide variety of care options for a growing population. What are the aged care considerations?
DSS announces cessation of pre-entry leave
July 16, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Providers aren’t likely to agree with the pre-entry leave cut, which has now been in effect since July 1. It’s a big change for the sector.
The funding is flowing in healthcare
Queensland and Western Australia have brought forward two new announcements that are a win for the health and aged care sectors.
Review required to meet changing needs of older Australians
July 10, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The next generation of elderly Australians is just around the corner, and according to one industry body, this is something that needs to be considered.
Young Workers in Aged Care
July 8, 2015 | Aged Care Management
There is a perception that aged care is an unattractive career path for people under 40, but there are young people in the industry making a difference and excelling in…
LASA comes forward about cost of aged care
The cost of running aged care facilities Down Under is a pertinent issue, so it’s really no surprise that industry bodies come forward on a regular basis.
The changing face of aged care accommodation
July 6, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Community care and an adjusting population within facilities are changing aged care across Australia, and more change is on the way.