Management & Finance
Aug/Sep 2010 edition
Staff relationships with families span the whole gamut, from mutually supportive to deeply destructive. A new study examines the factors for building strong rapport with relatives. Linda Belardi reports.
Three CEOs reflect on leadership, change and where they think the industry is headed. They talk to Linda Belardi.
Megan Stoyles reports on the experiences of aged care workers
It’s been more than two years since ACFI was introduced, but there’s still much to learn, writes Pam Bridges and Tony Gribble.
Jun/Jul 2010 edition
The ageing workforce must be re-engaged as the nursing shortage worsens. Annie May reports.
It’s no coincidence that the providers which reward their employees and display strong leadership are the ones with the least staff turnover. Linda Belardi reports.
They say actions speak louder than words. Never more so than in an organisation’s culture. By Darragh O Keeffe.
Linda Belardi reports on what the financial measures recently announced by government might mean for the industry.
31 May, 2010 edition
Efforts in employing indigenous people recognised
3 May, 2010 edition
Employers must re-engage with their ageing workforce as the nursing shortage worsens, research finds.
Social sector says government delivers tax break to the rich
But business groups say government’s response to Henry tax review is too narrow
Apr/May 2010 edition
New research reveals the lack of advanced care planning in aged care and the potentially damaging effects on resident and staff.
Last year the elderly homeless were finally classed as a special needs group. Linda Belardi reports on the impact of this important recognition on aged care’s invisible people.
The head of a major health provider believes its moves into aged care will push the sector out of the cottage industry phase. Megan Stoyles reports.
26 March, 2010 edition
Order to protect pay of nurses in NSW and Qld under new rules believed to be first of its kind.
15 March, 2010 edition
Residential finances continue to fluctuate while community care comes out on top.
2 March, 2010 edition
Aligning care fees and subsidies for people receiving care in their own home with residential aged care will encourage ageing in place, blueprint document said.
24 February 2010 edition
Giving older people a voice and determining what kind of lives they want to lead.
Further evidence of need for funding reform presented in new research papers.
23 February 2010 edition
With similarities across the industries, aged care should learn from the management practices employed in the financial sector.
Feb/Mar 2010 edition
The much lauded handover of home and community care services to the Commonwealth appears to have stalled. Where did it all go wrong? And what does it mean for the reform agenda?
From the kitchen to the activities room to the facility bus, volunteers are making a difference in aged care.
A number of facilities are up for grabs with several state governments planning sell-offs. But such moves can be politically costly. Megan Stoyles reports.
New research raises important questions about optimum
Recent financial reports reveal the impact of funding changes on providers’ bottom lines, writes Max Hopkins.
The government’s ACFI review is an ideal opportunity for providers to have their say on the funding instrument. Julie McStay offers advice for those drafting submissions.
Dec 09/Jan 2010 edition
The latest survey is further evidence the industry is in financial trouble, writes David Sinclair.
How a perfect stranger in a virtual world could be your very own professional coach. By Megan Stoyles.
From overseas workers to student volunteers, the aged care workforce is truly diverse, posing both challenges and opportunities. Melinda Ham reports.
