Also in this wrap: Japara secures land in Robina; NewDirection Care launches aged care microtown; and Signature Care expands to high-demand location in NSW.
New brand and expansion plans for Aged Care Channel
Education provider Aged Care Channel has changed its name to Altura Learning and announced plans to deliver its programs to a wider range of workers in health and support roles plus consumers.
Tackling dementia awareness in primary healthcare
An online training resource has been developed for practice nurses and GPs to support improved outcomes in dementia care.
Boosting aged care workers’ knowledge of diabetes
A series of education modules has been launched to better equip the aged care workforce to care for a growing number of older people living with diabetes.
New guide for embedding advance care planning into aged care
Advance Care Planning Australia and the National Ageing Research Institute have developed a resource to support aged care managers and senior staff to implement advance care planning within their organisations.
App promotes health effects of social connection
A new mobile phone app is available to encourage people to prioritise their social relationships as a powerful way to improve their overall health.
Senate inquiry launched into rural mental health
The accessibility and quality of mental health services in the bush is the focus of a new parliamentary inquiry.
Short films to promote early dementia diagnosis
Work is underway to develop a series of films on dementia to improve awareness and early diagnosis among culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Resource captures perspective of carers
A new project has used the journal writings of a carer to create a valuable education resource for health professionals.
Online course focuses on latest in dementia care
Community care workers are being encouraged to participate in a free online course run by the University of Tasmania on the latest in dementia care and research.
Starting a community conversation on death and dying
Flinders University researchers are running a free online course on palliative care and end-of-life issues.
Public submissions open to inform workforce strategy
Aged care providers, workers and consumers are being encouraged to complete an online survey to have their say on the development of a national workforce strategy for the sector.
Noticeboard: Baptcare unveils new 90-bed facility
Also in this wrap: project triples Uniting’s Shellharbour site; TriCare opens new luxury wing; and SwanCare plans leisure precinct.
Neighbourhood networks to tackle isolation
A neighbourhood social networking site that aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation among seniors has taken out the top prize at the inaugural Senior Living Innovation Challenge.
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