Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care
A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose safety...
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Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care addresses government response to Royal Commission
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What they don’t tell you when becoming an aged care nurse
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Providers, indirect and direct care workers — how Stage Three will impact you
Do you believe that some workers are more entitled to a raise than others in the aged care sector? -
Fair Work decides on 25 percent wage increase to aged care staff
At 2pm AEDT, aged care staff will learn the Fair Work Commission decision regarding a 25 percent increase to wages. -
A day in the life of an aged care general manager
Bonni’s story is a testament to the caring nature of Australia’s stellar staff. -
Policy or pay: aged care workforces could climb back through retiree reform
Would you give up your job to get the aged care pay rise? -
What can Australia expect from the on-site aged care pharmacist model?
Ahead of the national roll-out, the results are already rolling in! -
From permanent to part-time: the switch can kill
New research highlights the need to financially plan for your future before retiring. Returning to part-time work could... -
Ageing isn’t synonymous with depression — Anglicare’s Prevention Program
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Did 92-year-old Rupert Murdoch step down due to age?
Will you ‘step down’ from your role at 92 years of age or are you waiting to retire sooner? -
One in 10 people in Japan is over 80 y.o. — will Australia get there?
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Seniors’ adoption of care robots is influenced by cultural attitudes
Would you trust a robot to care for an older loved one? Beep boop. -
How an ageing population permanently changed the Australian economy
The future of Australia’s economy is shaping up to be an incredible prompt for a riddle: ‘something which is... -
NSW and VIC patients expected to pay more at the GP
Despite strong Federal Government investment, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governments have come under fire... -
Nine recommendations for improved dementia care
Dementia is a global concern and peak advocacy groups have called for greater cultural awareness. -
24/7 nursing milestone attained in aged care homes
The Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells thanked ‘the nurses who voted with their feet and returned to aged care’. -
‘Not valued for their work’ — aged care confusion leads to exclusion in wage increases
Head of not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon’s Chief Executive Officer has shared his solidarity with the... -
What do young people gain from aged care work?
Kay hopes that her inspiring and insightful experience may offer younger workers an amazing alternative to their career... -
Community Vision’s plea for technology in aged care
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