Articles with tag carers
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Strong response to care workforce campaign More than a thousand people have applied for work as carers in the first two week of a state government campaign. more... [Mon 15/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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NSW campaign promotes caring professions A series of TV commercials has been launched in NSW encouraging people to consider a career as a carer. more... [Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Commonwealth Government will give $4million worth of grants to over 250 respite providers through the NRCP. more... [Thu 14/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Dementia carers suffer more severe grief A Queensland researcher is investigating why dementia carers suffer more following the death of a close family member. more... [Mon 30/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Senior figures have highlighted the human side of Carers Week this year. more... [Tue 20/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Focus on palliative care in aged care NSW's inaugural academic chair in palliative care will look at ways to improve end-of-life services in residential aged care. more... [Tue 06/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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A new site has been launched to provide information and support to carers of older people. more... [Tue 29/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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US expert talks up holistic dementia care Professor Constantine Lyketsos says people with dementia need medical, psychological and emotional support. more... [Thu 24/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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Dementia carers feel economic hardship A US expert has warned that people with Alzhiemer's disease and their families are being hit particularly hard by the current downturn. more... [Tue 12/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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A new report warns that there will be a shortfall of 150,000 carers for people with dementia by 2029. more... [Tue 05/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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The Commonwealth Government has provided funding to help carers undertake training in first aid. more... [Wed 29/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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$38 million funding top-up for carer programs Overnight respite and employed carer services have been granted ongoing funding commitments. more... [Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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Lynne Stone has been recognised as the CFA's Carer of the Year after supporting her husband John for 17 years. more... [Fri 26/10/2007 12:00:00] |
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