Putting the spotlight on the wellbeing of care workers
The mental health of home care workers should be a priority as parliament considers the future of the aged care...
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Online course to boost mental health training of care workers
Mental health charity beyondblue has launched a free online course to help aged care staff, including community care workers, recognise...
Unmasking the symptoms of depression
Older people are the least likely age group to use mental health services or to discuss their emotional wellbeing with...
Education resource raises awareness of mental health needs of LGBTI clients
Some of Australia’s leading health and ageing researchers have collaborated with beyondblue to draw attention to the significant mental health...
Social programs proving successful in tackling isolation
Brightwater has several programs to reduce social isolation among its home care clients With increasing numbers of people receiving care...