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Aged care worker wage rise a positive step

21 March, 2024

The recent wage rise handed to aged care workers will improve the lives of elderly people, according to the Australia Institute.


Aged care burden carried by women, study shows

08 March, 2024

Nearly 60% of the world's population over 60 years of age reside in the Asia–Pacific region, which amounts to 630 million people.


How human capital management can mitigate understaffing issues

04 March, 2024

An aging population, regulatory change and the rising cost and limited availability of labour are fuelling consolidation across the aged care sector.


Supporting aged care residents through their journey

19 February, 2024

Sandra Osborne's long-time passion to become a nurse started right from the time she was in high school.


Aged care training hub opens in Mandurah

08 February, 2024

An announcement about the opening of the Coolibah Care training hub for the aged care industry has been welcomed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA WA).


Troubled outlook for aged care reforms

01 December, 2023

Almost one in five aged care providers say it is impossible to meet the government's ambitious round-the-clock nursing requirement, according to new research.


How to deal with the 24/7 nursing mandate

24 November, 2023 by Cameron Fancourt*

Providers will need to adopt a multifaceted approach to staffing and training that involves targeted rostering to deal with the federal government's new 24/7 nursing requirements.


Hunter Ageing Alliance's John Ward named NSW Senior Australian of the Year

17 November, 2023

Ward has devoted his life to providing outstanding medical care for disadvantaged people and ageing Australians.


Peninsula Villages announces new traineeship program

16 November, 2023

Peninsula Villages has partenered with registered training organisation ET Australia for a new traineeship program.


Virtual workforce solution to target unmet clinical care needs

10 November, 2023

A new virtual workforce solution, iAgeHealth, hopes to solve the unmet clinical care requirements in regional, rural and remote aged care.


A day in the life of Pamela Nyironga

10 November, 2023

When Registered Nurse Pamela Nyironga accepted the 2023 WA Excellence in Residential Care award she was carrying something special with her.


More than $2.1m backpay for aged care staff after payroll error

26 October, 2023

The current and former staff of aged care services provider Calvary Administration have been backpaid more than $2.1 million, including interest and superannuation.


New course to tackle ageism in care settings

06 October, 2023

Torrens University Australia is launching a new short course with an aim to tackle ageism in health and aged care settings.


Calls for urgent action as some homes run at half capacity

06 October, 2023

Australia must urgently step up efforts to address the growing worker shortage as beds sit empty in homes despite long waiting lists, according to CEDA.


How to sponsor foreign talent into your facility

29 September, 2023 by Yin Chiew*

When managing an aged care facility, having appropriately qualified and experienced staff is a must. But for many organisations, finding the right people has become extremely challenging in the face of Australia's skills shortages.


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