Video app helps reduce isolation in home care pilot
The evaluation of the Uniting AgeWell Dossy pilot of a simple video app designed for older people shows increased social...
Month: May 2023
‘Everything on the table’ for home care reform
When it comes to reforming the in-home care services sector, no idea should be left unconsidered, delegates at an industry...
Research partnership aims to reduce cognitive decline with better social skills
Aged care provider Silverchain and leading researchers have formed an Australian-first collaboration to slow the risk of cognitive decline and...
New funding for palliative care training
Funding of almost $70 million will be directed into palliative care to enhance workforce education and training, the government has...
Tips for supporting person-centred practice
If you want your staff to truly practice a person-centred approach, your philosophy needs to extend beyond direct care, writes...
Tech trial to better connect home care clients
Technology platform Hayylo has partnered with Anglicare Southern Queensland to pilot a new platform that aims to improve connection to...
CHSP cash to bridge service supply
Home care providers can apply for up to $250,000 a year to increase service delivery under the Commonwealth Home Support...
Saluting home care’s volunteers
Aged care providers have celebrated their dedicated army of unpaid support staff this month. Held annually, National Volunteer Week commemorates the more...
Volunteer feedback wanted as visitor scheme nears launch
As Australia this week celebrates the millions of people who volunteer their time to help others, the government is surveying...
Webinar briefs CHSP providers on mergers
Merging is among strategic responses for Commonwealth Home Support Program providers to consider in reaction to government reform, according to...
Stakeholders urged for reform delay
“We have to do it once and we have to do it well,” that was the key message on home...
Brisbane to get Indigenous wellbeing hub
An Indigenous health and aged care precinct is being built on the site of a former hospital in a coastal...