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Aged care one of Australia’s top 10 ‘in demand’ jobs
Aged care nurses and carers have been tipped as being in one of the most in-demand professions in Australia. The…
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Providers call to ‘move fast’ on staff shortages ahead of Jobs summit
Making aged care an attractive place to work, boosting job security and utilising overseas recruitment were key issues flagged at…
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Rumours FWC won’t decide on pay rise until next year: podcast
Aged care providers are voicing concerns the fair work umpire's verdict on increasing staff's wages will come too late. On…
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Over 500 rural homes may seek exemption to mandated 24/7 nurses: podcast
Close to 20 per cent of Australian rural and remote aged care facilities may apply for an exemption to the…
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Aged care bills prove govt needs ‘more than good intentions’: podcast
As the government lands two major aged care bills, experts warn the sector's true reform will come down to the…
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Aged care Covid-19 figures trending down
The number of COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care homes are trending down for the first time in weeks, according to…
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Labor pitches ‘meaningful’ wage rise for aged care sector
The federal government will make a submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) today to propose a pay rise for…
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Passing of first reform bill is just one step in the right direction: podcast
Just shy of 11 weeks in office, the Albanese government's first piece of legislation to pass both houses of parliament…
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Major royal commission reforms pass through parliament
The Albanese government has passed its first piece of major aged care legislation, enshrining an updated code of conduct for…
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It’s a privilege to age, but you don’t have to become old: podcast
While you can't stop birthdays from happening, you only grow old when you stop learning, Healthy Ageing Professor Laurie Buys…
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‘Grief demands to be felt’ – using poetry to support grieving older people: podcast
The National Ageing Research Institute event 'The Poetry of Grief: An original performance where music, poetry, and research meet,' aspires…
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Nearly 10,000 staff and residents infected with Covid-19
There are nearly 10,000 aged care residents and staff infected with COVID-19 in Australia. Recent data from the Department of…
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Aged care minister Anika Wells introduces reform to parliament
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has become emotional speaking about two of her constituents in parliament on Wednesday. The Lilley MP spoke…
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Woman jailed for attempted murder in Brisbane aged care home
A woman who tried to kill her elderly father on his request by suffocating him in a nursing home north…
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Study reveals why politicians enjoy a longer, healthier life: podcast
While Australia's ageing population is rapidly growing in number, new research suggests politicians have found the key to longevity as…
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‘There’s no one magic bullet’: Aged Care Minister speaks about sector in crisis
As the short-staffed aged care sector braces itself for the impending Covid peak, the government has released new measures to…
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Why our need to learn peaks again in retirement: opinion
When Rita told me she was growing old I thought she meant wearing out. Turns out she meantgrowing more curious,…
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Winning the race to secure overseas aged care workers: podcast
Australia needs to up its game in attracting overseas aged care workers to plug staffing gaps before competition with countries…
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Call for emergency funding as providers reach fiscal cliff: podcast
Experts are calling for emergency government funding to prevent more aged care homes from going under. StewartBrown's latest March 2022…
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Scientists unravel a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease
A new Flinders University study has shown how a protein called tau, a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer’s…
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‘Keep our Elders connected’ through art centres: podcast
A new film featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-led art centres celebrates the vital role of Elders in transferring…
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Covid deaths in aged care homes on the rise
Coronavirus deaths in Australian residential facilities are beginning to rise again, according to recent figures from the Australian Institute of…
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Rethinking architecture for active ageing: podcast
Front view of The Grace. A new independent living project may become the new standard for aged care living in…
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‘Major change’: new aged care peak comes into force
Australia’s aged care sector officially has a new joint peak organisation. On Friday, Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) and…
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‘It’s time for action’ – union’s response to CEDA’s worrying report: podcast
With nearly 65,000 aged care workers leaving the sector each year there are dire concerns for the future wellbeing of…
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