A new behaviour assessment within the AN-ACC tool needs revision, researchers have said, after finding the language does not align with the international guidelines around dementia. Last October, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) model came into effect and ...
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Two aged care workers’ ambition to challenge stigma in sector
Two sisters working in aged care are sharing their stories in the hope of breaking society's negative perspective of the sector. Amy Holton and Tanesha Brown have found their dream jobs at Central Coast's residential care home Alino Living. But ...
More »Website to help manage high rates of anxiety
The federal government and the Black Dog institute have launched an e-health initiative to support those living with anxiety. As more Australians turn to the internet for medical help, a new federally-funded website is offering tools and tips to those ...
More »Combat stigma of mental illness with campaign: expert
Calls for a long-term campaign to fight the stigma attached to mental illness. Australia needs to campaign against mental illness stigma in the same way it campaigns against obesity, smoking and alcohol addiction, a mental health expert said. At a ...
More »DVD takes students beyond the diagnosis
Mental illness can be a lonely, scary and dark existence, says one nurse who is sharing her secret to bring about change. For Belinda McCormack, living with mental illness has been a very personal journey. For years it has been ...
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