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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 »

Need to know - dates, events, reminders

Important dates coming up over the next few months, as well as international events further out on the calendar that need a bit more planning.

Thu 19/01/2012 02:23:35 / Read More »

Doctors position on nursing home funding

The Australian Medical Association has made public its position on how residential aged care should be funded.

Thu 22/12/2011 04:43:47 / Read More »

The RDNS Honour Roll

Service above and beyond the call of duty; star performer; exemplary leadership! It was a celebration of award winning staff from one of Australia's biggest community nursing services.

Thu 15/12/2011 05:27:53 / Read More »

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

With only 10 more sleeps before Christmas Day, the spirit of the festive season is spreading fast. From the circulation of messages of good will, to Chrissy lunches and facility parties, the time to celebrate is nigh!

Thu 15/12/2011 12:40:29 / Read More »

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Redleaf Training leisure & lifestyle seminars

7, 8 March - Melbourne. 28, 29 March - Sydney. 9, 10 May - Adelaide. 17, 18 July - Brisbane.

Fri 13/01/2012 09:52:25 / Read More »

21st Annual Tri-State Conference & Trade Exhibition

26 - 28 February 2012 Albury Entertainment Centre NSW

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.

Thu 15/12/2011 02:27:39 / Read More »

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

The Eden Alternative TM - a TOP 10 Innovation in Aged Care

The Eden Alternative TM philosophy of resident directed care supports and enables residents to live and enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of their frailties.

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HOT PRODUCTS

Safety assured! With electronic Maintenance Register

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 »
RESEARCH & CLINICAL NEWS

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.

Wed 18/01/2012 10:04:06 / Read More »