Bundaberg aged care workers must be redeployed locally: AWU
06 April, 2023Staff at Bundaberg's Millbank Aged Care Facility must be redeployed locally after operator Blue Care announced its intention to shut the facility in June, according to the Australian Workers' Union (AWU).
Aged Care Angels campaign to honour unheralded workforce
09 March, 2023SPC Care aims to recognise and reward Australia's aged care staff for their outstanding efforts in protecting the nation's older people.
Fake aged care OT convicted and fined $4000
03 March, 2023A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty.
Nominations open for new aged care awards
27 February, 2023Outstanding aged care workers from across Australia will be recognised with the inaugural Humanetix HEART Awards.
Paid Home Care Traineeship aims to address staff shortage
24 February, 2023A new traineeship intends to reduce the skills shortage in the aged care industry. Trainees will be paid to study for the nationally recognised qualification.
Silverchain's Dr Karen Smith awarded OAM
14 February, 2023Dr Karen Smith, Silverchain's National Director of Research and Evidence, has been recognised for her service to paramedicine in the Australia Day Honours List.
Elder Rights Advocacy welcomes new CEO & President
19 January, 2023Debra Nicholl has been appointed as CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) and Janis Porter has been named as the President.
NARI Director recognised for dedication to ageing research
16 December, 2022Director of the National Ageing Research Institute Professor Briony Dow has been recognised by the AAG for her dedication to ageing and aged care research.
Meera Agar re-elected as Chair of Palliative Care Australia
09 December, 2022Professor Meera Agar has been re-elected as Chair of the Palliative Care Australia (PCA) Board following the Annual General Meeting.
Why re-screening is the key to long-term employees
01 December, 2022 by Michael IvanchenkoScreening prospective employees to find out if they're the right fit is commonplace, but employee suitability shouldn't stop at the initial hiring process.
Concern over EN redundancies in aged care
17 November, 2022The ANMF has expressed concerns that enrolled nurses are being replaced with personal care workers in nursing homes — in a potential cost-cutting exercise.
Opinion: Fair pay will deliver community dividends
11 November, 2022 by Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry CouncilThe FWC's 15% interim wage increase for aged care workers marks a critical step in recognising the significant value that some of Australia's lowest paid workers deliver on behalf of our community.
15% pay increase welcomed — but more is needed
11 November, 2022The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation welcomes the Fair Work Commission's 15% interim pay increase in minimum wages for underpaid aged care staff.
Aged care support worker and trainer shares her story
21 October, 2022Laila Kaawi entered the aged care industry as a volunteer. A decade and a half later, she continues her role as a support worker and also teaches new students vital skills.
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
21 October, 2022COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates.
