Podcasts

‘Few homes’ can achieve key staffing requirements

A recent aged care report has identified that only one in ten residential care facilities in Australia could meet all…

2 years ago

Influx of overseas staff ‘opportunity’ to address racism: podcast

Recruiting overseas staff to fill workforce shortages in aged care could prompt the sector to become more culturally safe, a…

2 years ago

New study links AI to ageism: podcast

An award-winning sociologist is spreading awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care could exacerbate ageism within the community.…

2 years ago

Industry peak chief pushes for pay rise for all aged care staff: podcast

One of Australia's major aged care peaks has said expanding the 15 per cent pay rise to all staff is…

2 years ago

COTA chief speaks on Star Rating System: podcast

Providers are calling on the government to scrap the new Star Rating System, saying the current assessment reflects historic non-compliances…

2 years ago

How academics pave the way for healthy ageing: podcast

An annual forum has highlighted the crucial role of research in creating new ways to achieve healthy ageing. The 'Healthy…

2 years ago

Preparing aged care for next year’s reforms: podcast

A researcher has raised concerns about the aged care sector's readiness to have mandated 24/7 nurses onsite and provide 200…

3 years ago

Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast

A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…

3 years ago

A provider’s take on the budget and aged care reform: podcast

Rising costs of living are hitting aged care providers hard and recent federal budget has offered little relief, according to…

3 years ago

‘There are a lot of eyes on us’: New ACCPA chief shares unity plans

The new head of Australia's aged care provider peak has revealed the organisation's top priorities for the sector. Tom Symondson,…

3 years ago