Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints new general manager and sector representatives appointed to attend China APEC forum.
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Noticeboard: IRT starts village construction
Also in this wrap: Redevelopment confirmed for Curtin Heritage Living; and builder of Benetas picks up excellence award.
Staff benefit from dementia-specific training throughout their career
Dementia education should be at the forefront of all aged care workforce considerations, writes Danielle Wrench.
The role of clothing on attitude, purpose and perception
A uniform can symbolise the value of contribution, welcome residents and visitors and tell the story of a place, writes Pamela Jabbour.
Feedback sought on incident reporting scheme
The Department of Health has launched a discussion paper and online survey to inform the finer details of a new serious incident scheme for residential aged care.
Resident takes on role as provider’s newsletter editor
Former journalist Reg Barlow is able to continue his lifelong love for writing while living in residential aged care.
Provider donations support mental health, farmers
A New South Wales aged care provider is working with a local childcare centre to raise awareness of mental health issues while another is financially supporting drought-stricken communities.
Noticeboard: ACH commits $1M to upgrade facilities
Also in this wrap: BlueCross completes redevelopment; and Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria opens exercise park.
Noticeboard: BlueCross appoints CEO
Also in this wrap: Bethanie appoints chief of strategy and innovation; and TLC appoints health program manager.
Noticeboard: Painchek expands to Asia
Australian digital health company PainChek has announced a landmark agreement with an aged care provider in Singapore to use its smartphone pain assessment and monitoring app.
Noticeboard: ECH announces new village
Also in this wrap: BlueCross opens Box Hill facility; Uniting Communities unveils CBD development; and Catholic Healthcare completes refurbishment.
Disused aged care facility to provide community housing
A repurposed aged care facility is providing a model for safe community housing for older women.
Awards recognise efforts of aged care staff
A Victorian provider has launched a new initiative to recognise the outstanding work its employees undertake every day.
Videos help providers apply spiritual care
A series of short animated films focused on spiritual care and the quality standards has been launched to help aged care embed practices into their services.
