Aged care worker wage rise a positive step
21 March, 2024The 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, 2024Nearly 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, 2024An 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, 2024Sandra 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, 2024An 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, 2023Almost 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, 2023Ward has devoted his life to providing outstanding medical care for disadvantaged people and ageing Australians.
Peninsula Villages announces new traineeship program
16 November, 2023Peninsula 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, 2023A 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, 2023When 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, 2023The 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, 2023Torrens 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, 2023Australia 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.