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Mercy creates great workplaces for women

The Melbourne-based health and aged care provider has taken out an award for advancing women in the workplace. more...

[Fri 13/11/2009 12:00:00]

Unions must be consulted

A decision of the new industrial relations tribunal has highlighted the need for aged care employers to include unions in enterprise bargaining. more...

[Thu 24/09/2009 12:00:00]

New facility gets official blessing

The East Melbourne site contains the first new bed licences in the City of Melbourne for nearly 20 years. more...

[Thu 03/09/2009 12:00:00]

More concerns about award modernisation

ACSA says aged care providers don't have the capacity to absorb extra costs. more...

[Tue 01/09/2009 12:00:00]

Award modernisation process is "ticking timebomb"

The opposition says the government needs to consult with the aged care industry about its plans for award modernisation. more...

[Fri 21/08/2009 12:00:00]

Pressure rising in aged care

The ANF has asked delegates at the ALP national conference to get their blood pressure tested to raise awareness about wage disparity in aged care. more...

[Thu 30/07/2009 12:00:00]

Position vacant: Bonds & Contracts Manager

Aged Care Plus is seeking a hands-on leader with proven business skills and an understanding of the current aged care environment. more...

[Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00]

Indigenous traineeships promote aged care careers

Nine Aboriginal people from NSW's Hunter region have received home care training and driver's licences as part of a DADHC program. more...

[Wed 22/07/2009 12:00:00]

Staff cuts to maintain viability

Mercy Health will reduce the number of staff at its facilities in Albury and Young as part of its ongoing business management process. more...

[Tue 21/07/2009 12:00:00]

Next two years critical

Workforce is the single biggest challenge facing health and aged care, according to WA's director general of health. more...

[Mon 13/07/2009 12:00:00]

Union disappointed with unchanged minimum wage

The Fair Pay Commission has made the "difficult" decision to leave the minimum wage unchanged. more...

[Wed 08/07/2009 12:00:00]

Unions must be "responsible"

A consultant who worls with aged care providers has called for union responsibility following the demise of WorkChoices. more...

[Thu 02/07/2009 12:00:00]

Vic providers offer flexibility

Two aged care organisations were among the winners in the Victorian Government's Fair and Flexible Employer Recognition awards. more...

[Tue 30/06/2009 12:00:00]

Indexation isn't enough for staff: ACAA

The government says aged care funding indexation will boost the industry's viability but ACAA says it won't keep up with wage costs. more...

[Fri 19/06/2009 12:00:00]

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

13th CMSA National Conference 16th & 17th September 2010

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Case Management Society of Australia's 13th National Conference and Exhibition to be held over two days at the Sofitel, Melbourne.

Wed 28/07/2010 10:29:24 / Read More »

Ausclean 27-28 September 2010

Grand Pavilion, Rose Hill, Sydney FREE to attend - FREE parking

Wed 28/07/2010 10:41:54 / Read More »

Aged Care Nurse Managers Conference

Kardinia Centre Geelong, Victoria October 27 & 28

Fri 03/09/2010 10:09:22 / Read More »

Dementia Recreation National Conference 2010

Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, October 20 & 21

Fri 03/09/2010 09:57:29 / Read More »

Australia's Retirement Village Association presents AdvantAge10 26 - 28 Oct

200 years of experience condensed into 2 days! Due to unprecedented demand for hands on in-depth presentations from leaders in the industry the Retirement Village Association 2010 National Conference AdvantAge10 will be offering 6 unique master class sess

Tue 03/08/2010 02:41:37 / Read More »

ACAA Annual Congress 14-16 November 2010

Ageing in Australia - evolution or revolution? The ACAA 29th Annual Congress will provide a unique opportunity for members of the aged care industry to extend their knowledge in their respective professional fields.

Wed 31/03/2010 10:07:05 / Read More »

Alzheimer's Australia 14th national conference 17- 20 May 2011

17 - 20 May are the dates to put in your diary for 2011, that way you won't miss the Alzheimer's Australia 14th national conference in Queensland

Mon 02/08/2010 10:32:21 / Read More »

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Consumers drive dementia research agenda

A group of Australians affected by dementia is at the forefront of a $3 million initiative to improve the quality of dementia care.

Tue 07/09/2010 11:06:10 / Read More »

Get some shut eye for science!

Researchers are encouraging older people to participate in the Big Sleep Survey throughout the month of August.

Wed 18/08/2010 03:54:09 / Read More »

Everything you need to know about squalor

A Sydney provider has launched an online toolkit with information and advice about hoarding and domestic squalor.

Thu 05/08/2010 12:39:55 / Read More »

More respect for older Australians

A new three-phase, three-year research trial will investigate why ageist attitudes prevail and what can be done to solve the problem.

Tue 03/08/2010 12:51:03 / Read More »

Affordable housing a poll priority

A new poll shows overwhelming support for more affordable housing as Australia's population grows and ages

Tue 27/07/2010 02:47:24 / Read More »