Addressing the digital disconnect
Many aged care providers’ data collection systems aren’t talking to one another – but they should be, said a leading...
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Men accessing community care have better memory
Older men who access a wide range of community care services are more likely to have better memory than those...
New analysis identifies potential pitfalls of a consumer-driven market
Early experiences of CDC in Australia highlight the potential of the new system to exacerbate inequalities and the limits of...
Rhetoric vs reality on consumer direction
Constructing older people as ‘empowered consumers’ risks overlooking the disparity of resources, knowledge and support networks available to help them...
Care workforce: men are an untapped resource
Men make up only 10 per cent of the community care workforce, but some argue there is scope to double,...
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...