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Provider’s home care package includes new art program
Older people living at home and accessing the Home Care Packages (HCP) are enjoying one-on-one professional art sessions under an…
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Industry & Reform
Former NAB chief replaces HammondCare CEO
Former NAB chief Andrew Thorburn has been named the new chief of aged care provider HammondCare. Replacing former NSW Premier…
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Specialty Focus
Language background may contribute to BPSB in people with dementia
New research has found that immigrants originally from non-English speaking countries who are living with dementia were more likely to…
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Top Stories
No time to be âin the momentâ with dementia residents
New research has found that aged care staff need to be 'in the moment' for residents with dementia to have…
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News
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…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
New national aged care design guidelines released
New draft aged care design principles and guidelines were released to make aged care homes less clinical and more community-oriented. …
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Specialty Focus
‘I want to be a part of this’: 16-year-old’s rewarding aged-care experience
A year 11 studentâs volunteering experience at HammondCare made her realise she wanted to continue giving to the aged care…
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News
South Australia’s first dementia care village opens
A new dementia care village has opened in South Australia â complete with a shop designed by Coles, a hairdresser,…
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Top Stories
Budget to fund $11.3bn aged care pay rise
Next week's federal budget will fund a highly-anticipated salary increase for aged care workers after Labor announced a major increase…
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Specialty Focus
HammondCare launches palliative care program
An aged care provider has spearheaded a palliative care program to raise the sector's awareness and increase support for family…
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Specialty Focus
Dementia professor awarded for pioneering work: Q&A
Professor Susan Kurrle from Sydney University has been honoured for her groundbreaking research in dementia. She was appointed an Officer…
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News
Australia’s oldest man passes away in his sleep peacefully
Living past your 110th birthday may sound like a dream for some and a nightmare for others. For Australiaâs oldest…
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Specialty Focus
Rescued greyhounds racing to improve wellbeing of residents
In the coming months residents living in HammondCare homes will enjoy regular visits from slender canine companions. Syndey-based Greyhound Rescue…
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Industry & Reform
Experts forecast disputes in aged care as voluntary assisted dying is legalised
Experts have said aged care providers will face considerable challenges when voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws come into force in…
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