Articles
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry. [ + ]
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
With a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve. [ + ]
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited. [ + ]
Male loneliness: the role of camaraderie and community involvement
According to Mental Health First Aid Australia, as many as one in four men will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. [ + ]
Safeguarding seniors' mental health
Following the release of a research report on mental health of older Australians, industry body COTA is calling for a national strategy and improved literacy and education around evidence-based coping strategies. [ + ]
Staffing crisis — what can employers do?
It's no secret — filling aged care vacancies is the biggest challenge in aged care, not just nationally, but globally. [ + ]
Mitigating the legal risks of delivering care in the home
An increasing number of Australians, particularly the elderly, are choosing to receive health and medical care in the family home. This article details the legislative landscape that governs home-based care. [ + ]
An electronic charting revolution in aged care
More than 40 years ago I invented the world's first multi-dose medication management system.1 It was designed specifically for nursing homes, as they were called at the time, but its success in improving medication adherence and reducing misadventure saw it adopted in a range of settings. [ + ]
A passion for compassion
From an intensive care nurse to a high-care unit coordinator at Ryman Healthcare's retirement village in Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Charnel Sandy-Hayes has had a long and rewarding career caring for others. Here she tells us why she loves her job and what inspires her to keep giving. [ + ]
Budget 2023–24: what does it mean for aged care?
The 2023–24 Budget included plans for an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24. [ + ]
$11.3 billion to fund aged care pay rise, wage theft concerns raised
The Australian Government has announced $11.3 billion in funding to support the Fair Work Commission's decision for a 15% increase to award wages. [ + ]
Lessons in modern ageing
Julianne Parkinson, founding CEO of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing, shares her insights on the key challenges facing the industry and how Australians can age well. [ + ]
How electricity could heal wounds three times faster
Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. [ + ]
Aging in place precinct benefits MND patient
Graham Archer is one of the first residents of Calvary's integrated aged care, health and retirement living precinct — designed to facilitate aging in place. [ + ]
ACH to implement GHP model at new SA residential care home
Healthia, ACH Group's new residential care home, set to open in August 2023, will implement the US-founded Green House Project (GHP) model of care, which promotes the autonomy and individuality of residents and staff. [ + ]
