New CEO appointed at Presbyterian Aged Care
Presbyterian Aged Care (PAC) has announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the company, Olivia Wood will be...
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Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care
A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose... -
Government data shows increase in care staff, sector highlights resourcing constraints
The Federal Government has released the findings of its 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census Report, collected between... -
BlueCross Chef wins industry award
A Chef Manager at BlueCross Gardenia aged care residence in Chelsea, Victoria, has won the OSCARS Recognition of... -
CEO Patricia Sparrow resigns from ACSA
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of five years, Patricia Sparrow, has resigned... -
Aged care peak bodies put the Government on notice
The Federal Government has been put on notice by key aged care peak bodies as it has been 100 days since the May Federal... -
Only half of aged care workers vaccinated as mandatory vaccine deadline approaches
The Federal Government has released national vaccination rates of aged care workers that show that only half of the... -
Aged care workforce shortage projected over next decade
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has released a report expressing that there is a dire... -
The sector thanks their aged care heroes
Ahead of Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) on 7 August, the industry is showing its appreciation and love for its dedicated... -
What will aged care look like in five years?
It has been a tumultuous 18 months in aged care with COVID-19 providing a stark look into the sector’s areas of... -
Aged care workers experiencing rental crisis exacerbated by COVID-19
COVID-19 essential workers, such as the aged care workforce, are facing a rental affordability crisis with most workers... -
Rapid COVID-19 testing trial in aged care
An aged care facility in Melbourne is trialling a faster method of COVID-19 testing to see if it provides better... -
New programs to combat the sexual assault and abuse of older people
With 50 incidences of unlawful sexual contact of an older resident in an aged care facility every week in Australia, new... -
Right to choose or duty of care? A workforce view of COVID vaccine mandate
Earlier in the week, the Federal Government announced it’s making it mandatory for all staff working in aged care... -
COVID-19 vaccinations made mandatory for aged care workers
It will be mandatory for all aged care workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, following a decision at a snap National... -
Dementia Australia launches new ‘micro-lessons’ app for home care workers
Peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, launched a new mobile app for home support and community care workers that... -
Aged Care Workforce Industry Council appoints first Chair
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), peak body for an improved aged care workforce, has appointed their... -
The power of purpose
OPINION – A sense of purpose can be important for many people’s wellbeing – a feeling of understanding... -
Anglicare Sydney CEO retires after years of service
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anglicare Sydney, Grant Millard, will be retiring from his position at Anglicare after... -
Anglicare SQ wins Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand for third year running
The annual Reader’s Digest survey has named Anglicare Southern Queensland (SQ) as Australia’s Most Trusted... -
New Director appointed to the IRT Group Board
Aged care provider, IRT Group, has appointed healthcare industry expert, Jennifer Stuart Smith, to their Board of...
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