Better than any consultant’s review, maybe even the royal commission, the coronavirus is highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the current aged care system. In the last month we have really appreciated that aged care is substantially resourced for all ...

Nurses are presently working amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But can a nurse legally refuse to work? Most nurses are employed pursuant to a contract of employment. This is a legally binding arrangement between the employer and nurse. It sets out ...

Each older Australian living in the community or in residential aged care has different needs towards the end of life. Older Australians reflect the diverse experience of all Australians. Many Australians are born in different countries, speak languages other than ...

The Department of Health announced the 2020 ACAR late last year. The next ACAR is expected to open in March 2020, and this time the department has given some notice to providers to get a head start on preparing their ...

2020 will be a big year for the aged care sector. Further scrutiny will come in the form of the continued Aged Care Royal Commission’s final report in November. What is less likely to make headlines are some of the ...

Aged care businesses need to create strategies for achieving sustainable financial returns, now more than ever. As stressed by the Royal Commission’s findings, they need to do so while delivering greater value for customers, and meeting the social needs of ...

Let’s face it, most aged care facilities aren’t fun. They offer few opportunities for friends and relatives to enjoy meaningful activities together because the focus is on patient management, effective clinical procedures and infection control. Evidence suggests that many residents ...

As an experience design specialist, it is exciting to so often be at the pinnacle of cutting edge solutions as they emerge for various industries. Usually, myself and my crew are at the centre of each new trend, together with ...