Support for services to measure outcomes in palliative care
The Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration has launched a new essentials online course for managers and clinicians to support their knowledge...
Month: June 2018
New guidance on managing risks to workers’ mental health
Safe Work Australia has produced a new guide for employers to help tackle common causes of psychological injury in the...
Assistive technology: what you need to know
From simple, standalone devices to smart clothing and cutting-edge home monitoring systems, assistive technology has the potential to support the...
Government issues guidance on home support funding conditions
The new mandatory wellness report for Commonwealth Home Support Program providers will not be “burdensome” for organisations and will establish...
Unspent funds in home care under further scrutiny
Amid increasing attention on unspent funds in home care packages, the latest StewartBrown industry benchmarking data shows average amounts continue...
Noticeboard: Changes at Community Care Review
The Intermedia Group has announced Community Care Review editor Linda Belardi is moving on after more than five years with...
Tools to help providers review policies on client decision-making
The Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre has launched a new resource for aged care providers to develop policy and processes on...
Resource shares tips for living independently with dementia at home
From lighting and noise to creating functional spaces, a new book provides tips for people with dementia and their carers...
Reablement and dementia: handbook translates evidence into practice
A series of new resources has been launched to advance reablement approaches for people with dementia. The project led by...
Government to release bulk of additional packages in next 12 months, officials tell Budget estimates
Most of the Federal Government’s 14,000 extra high care packages announced in the May Budget will be released into the...
Pilot tests alternative approach to traditional day centres
In an Australian-first trial, NSW community service provider 3Bridges is piloting an integrated model of dementia support pioneered in the...
Providers vary in uptake of wellness, report finds
Resistance from consumers and a lack of financial incentives are some of the major barriers facing the widespread adoption of...