by EDITORcare | Apr 8, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
At Crewe Sharp, we recognise the value of technology in aged care and the importance of skilled professionals who can utilise these advancements effectively. The sector must embrace and invest behind initiatives that support the elevation of care provided to the...
by EDITORcare | Apr 1, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has applauded the latest Budget, which delivers major investments in health, aged care, and cost-of-living relief. Key measures include $8.5 billion to strengthen Medicare, $2.6 billion for aged care nurse wage...
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...
