Cut staff or services?
If Australian governments don't cough up their 'fair share' of money needed to fund the recently awarded SACS worker wage increases, providers could be forced to cut staff or services to pay for it themselves.
Thu 02/02/2012 04:53:11 / Read More »Funding rollout for veterans
A long list of veteran groups around the country are set to receive more than $442,000 in grants, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has announced.
Wed 25/01/2012 02:48:43 / Read More »Telehealth pilots showcase the NBN
The government has put up another $20 million for trials of telehealth in the home, but only if they tie in with the National Broadband Network rollout.
Wed 25/01/2012 10:00:00 / Read More »NHMRC targets dementia & cognitive decline
On the 24th of December, Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek and Minister for Mental Health, Ageing and Social Inclusion, Mark Butler, quietly announced a seismic event for aged care services research, policy and practice.
Fri 20/01/2012 09:59:22 / Read More »This one's for the nurses!
ACU's Professor Tracey McDonald has dedicated her recently awarded ‘AM' honour to her fellow nurses, those working in aged care, and all social welfare advocates fighting the good fight.
Mon 30/01/2012 04:15:25 / Read More »Honouring the sector
The Australia Day 2012 Honours List is out, containing a long list of award recipients from the aged care sector.
Mon 30/01/2012 02:25:50 / Read More »Making the most of the third age
Retirees want to keep being useful and productive, but not in the same old job, according to a new report. Could aged care providers benefit from offering 'encore careers'?
Wed 25/01/2012 04:45:52 / Read More »There's no need to suffer in silence
More than 3 million people in Australia and around the world are suffering in silence because medical professionals are denying them access to opioids, Palliative Care Australia says.
Fri 03/02/2012 04:11:21 / Read More »Nursing homes unsustainable
Australian aged care providers have been saying for some time that building and running a modern nursing home just doesn't add up financially. Now they have more figures to back their claims.
Thu 02/02/2012 05:39:40 / Read More »Anti-discrimination laws not the ageism solution
Research commissioned by the Financial Services Council confirms the need to address discrimination against older workers but CEO says solution lies in flexible work practices, not anti-discrimination laws.
Thu 02/02/2012 04:43:35 / Read More »End in sight for workplace age discrimination
With demand for workers the next big economic challenge, the campaign has begun to stamp out ageism in the workforce and ensure older workers will play an active role in the nation's future
Thu 02/02/2012 04:33:33 / Read More »Could aged care workers be next?
Thu 02/02/2012 04:26:03 / Read More »Catholic Health leads fight for non-profits
Catholic Health Australia is leading a desperate rear-guard action against a plan to re-regulate the not-for-profit and charitable sector, but will it be enough to convince Treasury to alter course?
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Thu 01/12/2011 01:52:52 / Read More »The 4th National ACSA Community Care Conference
The 4th National ACSA Community Care Conference and Trade Exhibition Firm Foundations: Flexible Futures will be held on 21st & 22nd May 2012 at the world class Adelaide Convention Centre.
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Protecting your residents and staff should be one of the highest priorities in an aged care facility. Recent events in the media have highlighted this issue.
Wed 30/11/2011 05:01:02 / Read More »Safety first, with an Intelligent Monitoring System
Invacare’s new range of Patient Lifters are designed to make life easier for carer and patient.
Wed 05/10/2011 11:19:09 / Read More »Easystep - Easy Access
At the push of a button, the EasyStep cleverly transforms from a set of stairs into a platform lift, providing easy and safe access to the upper or to the lower level.
Wed 15/06/2011 12:01:09 / Read More »Who works where in Australian aged care?
All community and residential aged care providers, and some of their staff, are being asked to help paint a complete picture of the sector's dynamic and growing workforce.
Thu 02/02/2012 01:45:33 / Read More »Stem cell hope for leading cause of blindness.
A preliminary report for a study using human embryonic stem cell transplantation into the eye has sparked hope for reversing the devastating effects of macular degeneration. It's also the first time 'human' embryonic stem cells have ever been used.
Wed 25/01/2012 04:29:06 / Read More »The problem with medication management
A recent audit into the medication provision practices of almost 50 Victorian aged care facilities has brought to light five key concerns.
Wed 25/01/2012 02:07:27 / Read More »Fast steps to beating the Grim Reaper
Aussie researchers have found that older men who walk faster are more likely to live longer than those keeping a slower pace.
Thu 19/01/2012 12:59:46 / Read More »The cost of chronic disease and disability
People with long term illnesses and disabilities face serious financial hardship, according to health economists.
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