Disability services sector felt neglected during pandemic: report
The disability services sector felt they were an "afterthought" to aged care during the pandemic, a new report has found....
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CDC throws up challenges for home care staff
Consumer directed care is throwing up challenges for frontline staff, a study has found, making it hard to build consistent...
Activity kits could calm people with dementia in ED
For people with dementia, a busy hospital emergency waiting area can trigger stress and trauma, but a trial is underway...
Keeping up with the Royal Commission is good governance
Aged care executives need to keep abreast of the Royal Commission as a matter of good governance, a conference has...
Nicola Roxon to take up top role with HESTA
Former Labor health minister Nicola Roxon, who made her mark in politics as a tobacco control campaigner who was responsible...
Rapid response team wins gong for saving ED visits
A community rapid response team that implemented a partnership with emergency services, and an organisation that provides housing for elderly...
Awards to celebrate community care workers
Australia's community care workers are being encouraged to nominate exceptional colleagues for the 2017 HESTA Community Sector Awards. Presented by...
Community care team a finalist in national nursing awards
A team from a regional community care provider and its innovative indigenous meal program is among the 12 finalists of...