The need for workforce reform is dire, as aged-care beds nationwide are empty despite long waiting lists, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) reported. Last week, CEDA's Duty of care: Aged-care sector running on empty report was released, ...
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Story-sharing program for dementia a great success
The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney, is running a storytelling program for people with dementia and their carers to foster connections. Seaside Stories: Dementia and Reminiscence is a themed, hands-on story-sharing program where participants can touch and hold museum ...
More »“Stop and smell the roses”: Photo Walk addresses mental health
A 'Photo Walk' project for older Australians conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in September found walking and socialising improved their mental and physical health. Picture taken by a Photo Walk participant. Picture: Supplied / UniSC The ...
More »New regional at-home service opens in Lismore
A new headquarters for at-home care in regional New South Wales has been opened by HammondCare, as part of a commitment to bolster Lismore's future. Last week, Premier of NSW Chris Minns joined HammondCare's chief, Mike Baird, to formally open ...
More »Thousands test positive for respiratory virus as spike reported in multiple states
An infectious disease expert has confirmed that a viral respiratory illness is surging in multiple states. NSW residents are coming forward with symptoms of the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) at an alarming rate, a new report has found. Infectious diseases physician and microbiologist ...
More »Government reveals pension changes to get more Aussies to work
Older Australians wanting to work can earn up to $11,800 before their pension is affected as stated in the new employment white paper released Monday. The 252-page paper outlined 190 policies with 70 already implemented and 80 underway; 31 with ...
More »Aged care, nurse workforces grew the most this quarter
The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered nurse and child carer workforces in the year to June 2023. The Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) report recognised these ...
More »Long-awaited Maronite aged-care home opens
A much-needed aged care home has finally opened in western Sydney, focusing on the needs of the local Lebanese Maronite Catholic community. Our Lady Mercy Place in Harris Park officially opened last week and was blessed by the Patriarch Cardinal ...
More »Taking stock of risks for World Alzheimer’s Day
Thursday 21 marks World Alzheimer's Day - an international day to support those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia driven by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) along with many other bodies globally. This year's theme is 'Never too early, never too ...
More »Qld small businesses consider going cashless
Small businesses in Queensland are considering going cashless — not to meet rising consumer demand or reduce labour costs but to protect their staff. Coffee franchise Annee’s, which runs five cafes across North Queensland, is one such business transitioning to ...
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