Aged care: A workforce challenge
If our industry is to succeed in solving future problems, it’s going to become critically important to get aged care staffing issues in order.
If our industry is to succeed in solving future problems, it’s going to become critically important to get aged care staffing issues in order.
Recently, the ACFA developed a report that detailed the factors influencing the financial performance of aged care providers. Is outsourcing a solution?
The Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement provided critical funding for aged care up until its cessation. Now, there’s a new option.
Manual tasks can often be a factor in workforce injury, as a fall or slip could mean staff are out of action and needing to recover for some time.
Any changes coming into effect in the Australian aged care sector can often have significant consequences throughout the industry.
It’s rare that the public will recognise skilled individuals and bodies in the aged care sector. Awards events seek to change this.
As the number of Australians over the age of 65 continues to tick upwards, it’s increasingly important to ensure there is appropriate accommodation.
Homelessness among elderly Australians could be one of the more serious issues currently at play in the aged care sector.
As the Australian population continues to evolve, and the number of workers starts to drop off, it’s going to be necessary to consider solutions.
This month sees the opening of a new round of funding for aged care providers, through a system that’s consistently proven a useful aid. What do you need to know?