Also in this wrap: Lifeview Residential Care appoints Tibor Paller as its hospitality services manager.
Noticeboard: Renovations underway at Japara facility
Also in this wrap: Opal opens new facility; RetireAustralia unveils new villas; and Carinity announces renovations to its Karinya Place facility.
New initiative recognises work of all aged care staff
Providers around the country have got behind the inaugural awareness day to celebrate all people working in aged care.
Noticeboard: RSL LifeCare appoints CEO
Also in this story: Braemar expands leadership team; Aveo appoints its first executive chef; and Hills appoints new head of health business.
Noticeboard: Opal opens new facility in Qld
Also in this wrap: Lifeview opens new extension; Lyndoch Living collaborates with South West TAFE; and Mercy Health implements small household living model.
New campaign aims to change perceptions of aged care
Aged care provider the Whiddon Group has launched a social media campaign that aims to dispel common stereotypes and misconceptions about residential aged care.
Peaks call for $735 million a year to bridge funding gaps
The three aged care peak bodies have jointly called for a focus on aged care funding in the five upcoming Federal by-elections.
Noticeboard: Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT appoints CEO
Also in this wrap: BallyCara announces new director of the Sona Institute; Anne Livingstone and Dr Sabrina Pit appointed to ISO technical committee; and International Council of Nurses appoints Australian CEO.
Noticeboard: Anglicare Sydney takes over ARK Health Care Parramatta
Also in this wrap: St Ives Home Care rebrands; Benetas and Macedon Ranges Health amalgamate; and Mercy Health and Southern Cross Care complete merger.
International exchange focuses on aged care workforce training and retention
Five aged care workers from South Australia have been selected to visit Japan in October as part of a provider exchange program.
Qld, NSW, WA top proposed ACAR allocations
Applications are open for the next round of residential aged care places with Queensland set to pick up the largest share of new bed licences.
Noticeboard: TriCare opens first waterfront facility on Sunshine Coast
Also in this wrap: Seasons Aged Care unveils new facility; Lyndoch opens new rehabilitation space, and Catholic Healthcare opens three aged care homes.
Consultation underway on retirement village code of conduct
Industry peak bodies are seeking feedback on the draft version of new national voluntary standards for operators of retirement living communities.
Top providers and staff honoured
Individuals and organisations in the aged care and retirement living sectors have been recognised for their outstanding achievements including complaint-free customer service and improving residents’ quality of life.
