by EDITORcare | Jul 29, 2025 | Aged Care, News
Hospitals and aged care facilities are among Australia’s largest contributors to food waste—generating up to 251,000 tonnes annually—but they’re also uniquely positioned to lead change across the broader food service sector. New research led by Dr Kate Sansome from...
by EDITORcare | Jul 14, 2025 | Aged Care, News, Nursing
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is increasing its focus on aged care providers failing to meet mandatory care minute targets, ahead of new financial penalties set to take effect in April 2026. According to the ACQSC’s latest Sector...
by EDITORcare | Jul 10, 2025 | Aged Care, News
Healthcare and support roles are constantly evolving, which means staying still isn’t an option. To ensure that staff are at their best for residents, ongoing training helps support workers remain skilled, confident, and responsive to client needs. At Crewe Sharp, we...
by EDITORcare | Jul 3, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, has confirmed that the long-awaited new Aged Care Act and Support at Home (SaH) program will officially commence on 1 November 2025, with no further delays. In a recent interview on ABC Melbourne, the Minister addressed key...
by EDITORcare | Jun 18, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
The aged care sector in Australia is undergoing significant transformation, with a growing emphasis on quality dining experiences for residents. The new Aged Care Quality Standards place a strong focus on ensuring meals are not just nutritious but also enjoyable,...
by EDITORcare | May 29, 2025 | Aged Care, News, Nursing
As Australia enters a new era of aged care reform, the message from sector leaders is clear: prevention is better than cure, and the system must shift from reactive care to proactive wellbeing. With the introduction of the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home...
