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You Are ACE! ACCPA Excellence Awards celebrates aged care employees
The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) wants every Australian aged care worker to know that You are ACE! Aged…
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Rural Australia delivers quality aged care, despite many homes doing it tough
Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney Around half of Australian aged care homes…
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The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?
John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology This month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the…
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Specialty Focus
Navigating the road ahead: Community transport services provide more than just a ride
Community transport is a vital resource for older Australians, whether it be for the weekly grocery shop or to life-saving…
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We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?
Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be…
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Technology
Smart applications are fast becoming a vital tool in the provision of aged care
From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision…
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Industry & Reform
Facing the Future recap + Q&A with keynote speaker Warren Hill
Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) hosted the 'Facing the Future' Conference earlier this month in Adelaide. Their…
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$35m for new Cairns TAFE for care and support workers
A $35m investment will be made into a new aged care, disability support and mental health care and support TAFE…
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Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow
As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…
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Industry & Reform
Union alleges some aged cares reclassifying staff to meet care minutes
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has alleged that some aged care providers may be reclassifying their lifestyle staff…
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