Australia ranks low for retirement income security
February 4, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The new HelpAge International index finds Australia ranks lower than other nations in social and economic well-being of seniors.
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Do you leave everything to chance?
January 17, 2014 | Aged Care Management
From the ‘if you take shortcuts it shows’ series. By Amanda Terranova Having a plan for your personal and professional life, even if flawed at first, is better than leaving all…
How Could Mirus Work For You?
December 1, 2013 | Aged Care Management
“The education and support has been fantastic.” Regional, rural and remote businesses in Australia have always faced unique challenges including skills shortages; the need for improved and efficient infrastructure; and…
A Free Gift With An Extra Large Bow
We embrace the festive season with Mirus Benchmarking and Insights free access. Ho Ho Ho! Mirus Industry Insights reporting came to life when funding changes were first introduced in July…
Will the Dementia Supplement funding run out soon?
October 29, 2013 | Aged Care Management
The Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement was brought into effect from 1 August 2013 for eligible residents living in Residential Care. A budget of $41m over 5 years has been…
The Importance of Choice
September 11, 2013 | Aged Care Management
By Tom Murphy, Consultant – Mirus Australia “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets…
Benchmarking: Are we too slow or too quick?
Benchmarking: what is it anyway and how do we use it? This is a question we happily answer weekly at Mirus Australia. We have been working with over 130 providers the…
2013 Australian Mobile Awards
August 27, 2013 | Aged Care Management
Mobile Apps in Aged Care, the most exciting thing since Television! The Mirus Australia team are honoured to work with health professionals in the aged care industry, every day. Together, we can do…
What needs to change?
By James Price I read this morning the latest bulletin from 3 million reasons with interest. The make-up of the Australian population is going to change drastically over the coming years…
Dementia & Behaviour Supplement: Important Info
August 16, 2013 | Aged Care Management
The new Dementia & Behaviour Supplement is now available. The additional supplement of $16.15 per day ($5,894.75 annually), per resident recognises the added costs associated with caring for people with dementia…