by EDITORcare | Mar 24, 2025 | Aged Care, Member News, News, Nursing
Working in healthcare often means managing shift work, whether it’s early mornings, late nights, or overnight shifts. While essential for providing continuous care, irregular hours can take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Many healthcare workers struggle...
by EDITORcare | Mar 18, 2025 | Aged Care, News, Nursing
The latest Productivity Commission Report on Government Services 2025 highlights some progress in aged care wait times, with the median wait for residential aged care dropping to 136 days in 2023-24, down from 152 days in 2018-19. Similarly, wait times for home care...
by EDITORcare | Mar 10, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News, Nursing
The aged care sector in Australia faces ongoing workforce challenges that impact service delivery and quality of care. With an ageing population and increasing demand for aged care services (including increased obligations around care minutes), providers must address...
by EDITORcare | Feb 27, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
A recent evaluation of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) has found that older Australians are feeling more supported in navigating aged care services. The report, released by the Department of Health and Aged Care, revealed that 90% of surveyed...
by EDITORcare | Feb 25, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
Australia’s health and aged care sectors are experiencing increasing demand for skilled professionals, and one of the most inspiring trends in recent years is the rise of mature-aged individuals retraining as nurses. Whether transitioning from physically demanding...
by EDITORcare | Feb 21, 2025 | Aged Care, News
The Australian government is seeking public feedback on a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care. The plan aims to improve workforce standards through mandatory training and qualification requirements while enhancing worker recognition and...
