The NDIS regulator was notified of more than 69,000 reportable incidents over six months including 432 deaths, the disability royal commission has heard.
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Latest News
New initiative supports resident wellbeing
A new government-funded psychosocial mental health service has been launched to support aged care residents.
Game shows promise to engage residents with dementia
A new projector-based game with sensors is helping to increase physical, cognitive and social activity among residents with dementia, an industry conference has heard.
Stakeholders share tips on emergency preparation
Aged care providers need to have appropriate evacuation plans, flexibility with staff and understanding of what insurance policies cover as part of dealing with catastrophic emergencies, an industry conference has heard.
Providers urged to focus on infection control, emergency planning
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has advised residential aged care operators to ensure they are taking precautions to prevent and control infections as the coronavirus situation worsens.
Strategies for improving end-of-life discussions
There’s a need to better balance clinicians’ evidence-based bias and older patients’ value-based preferences in shared decision-making, write a collaborative of researchers and advocates.
Treat clients like individuals, not tasks, researchers say
New research has highlighted the importance of home care workers treating clients like individuals rather than a “task” and calls for greater recognition of diversity principles.
First young leader winner announced
Victorian personal care assistant Tyla Haining has received the inaugural Next Gen Young Leader Award at an industry event this week.
Leadership key to driving respect for older Australians
The nation’s leaders need to drive a national focus on creating a culture of respect for older Australians, says the CEO of Leading Age Services Australia.
Universal support for more aged care staff
Provider peaks and the nurses’ union agree with recommendations for more and better qualified aged care workers but their opinions differ on staff-to-resident ratios.
RC hears health professionals have turned their back on disability
The NDIS model is exacerbating the disconnect between the health and disability systems, the royal commission has heard.
Provider looks to roll out 1500 SDA homes across Australia
Disability housing provider Casa Capace has opened a pilot smart home in Sydney’s west.
