Rural and regional aged-care providers face many challenges in recruiting and retaining staff. A mix of remedies may be the answer.  Published last February by the Department of Health and Ageing, The Aged Care Workforce, 2012 Final Report stated that ...

The results of ACI’s Top 5 Inspirational Aged-care Professionals poll for 2013 are in, and these are the uplifting leaders who got your vote.  Graduating as a nurse in 1992, Cynthia Payne knew aged care was what she wanted to ...

Is anything more important than the refugee boats and the price of carbon? One CEO says yes, if you’re paying attention.  With the federal election looming, the national media is consumed by a narrow range of issues, such as a ...

Staff in the health sector spend most of their days looking after the needs of others. Here are some tips to make sure that you are looking after yourself financially.  #1. Save for a rainy day If your child needs ...

Fifteen finalists over three categories were celebrated by peers and industry at last night’s 2013 HESTA Aged Care Awards at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney. The event, hosted by Jean Kittson, highlighted and celebrated our nation’s best in ...

With more than 240,000 workers employed in the aged care industry, its safe to admit that the workforce has been increasing steadily over the last five years.  According to The Aged Care Workforce 2012 survey, the number of registered nurses working ...

An enthusiasm for management and health, coupled with concern for the elderly, saw the young Stephen Muggleton move from hospital management to a career in the aged care sector.  Always interested in contributing to making a difference to people’s quality ...

Mary Casey reveals the benefits of education in a simulated environment. Simulated training is an educational concept that all nursing and allied health colleges should be offering students. Teaching multiple objectives in a ‘real life’ environment can grow confidence, encourage ...