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.
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.
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.
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.
'Substance abuse' therapy could boost staff wellbeing
21 September, 2023A therapy commonly used to overcome addiction or substance abuse could help improve health and wellbeing of frontline aged care workers, according to a new study.
Applications open for ARIIA's free Innovator Training Program
18 August, 2023Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) is inviting applications for the free Innovator Training Program (ITP).
Reimagining aged care roles — a new collaborative approach
04 August, 2023 by Michelle Church*, Chief Executive, St Basil’s SASt Basil's SA, in partnership with Griffith University, is developing a new 'staff matrix' that aims to create a more engaged and sustainable aged care workforce.
When caring is a lifelong passion
27 July, 2023Registered nurse Linda Van Zyl's interest in caring for others started at a young age and has continued well into adulthood.
Calvary and University of Canberra partner for training, research
07 July, 2023Calvary and the University of Canberra have partnered to provide future nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with practical, hands-on training in the workplace.
Whiddon appoints Dr Jennie Hewitt to positive ageing team
09 June, 2023Aged care provider Whiddon has announced that award-winning Dr Jennifer Hewitt has joined its team.
