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The Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement was set to provide critical support for the growing population of elderly Australians with Alzheimer’s and other symptoms of Dementia. However, support is now being…
Advisory and consultancy firm Korda Mentha released their aged care report at the end of 2014, and the results are certainly interesting for those involved in the sector. The publication,…
Financial sustainability and staffing places are currently prominent issues in the Australian aged care sector, but there are renewed concerns about extended waiting lists for community care services following the release of…
Along with residential aged care facilities, home support services will play a critical role over the next few years as vital areas of care for the ageing Australian population. …
Aged care is one industry where staff need to have a high level of training and skill in order to deliver the necessary levels of care, but the workforce could…
Corrs, Chambers and Westgarth have outlined the significant growth opportunities in the in-home aged care sector – with packages continuing to grow.
Residential aged care facilities play a key role in providing a high level of care for elderly Australians, but they’re also home to young people with disabilities. Of course, this group…
The Australian federal government began a new audit into aged care workforce programs in October – specifically those that are receiving government funding. This audit is critical to developing an aged…
The elderly and disabled are among the most vulnerable members of the community, and as a result have dedicated home carers and family members providing assistance directly within the home –…
With a total population of nearly 24 million people, and around 342,000 of those living with dementia, Australia needs to start addressing what’s needed for care. It’s certainly not the…