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 | Jan 27, 2025 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News, Nursing
Engaging aged care residents is essential for enhancing their quality of life, promoting mental and physical health, and fostering a sense of community. As expectations continue to grow for aged care providers to deliver innovative activities to cater to diverse...
by EDITORcare | Oct 22, 2024 | Aged Care, Healthcare, News, Nursing
As Australia’s population continues to age, the demand for high-quality aged care services is greater than ever. Simultaneously, changes to regulations around mandated care minutes are resulting in a scarcity of talent across a number of qualifications. Against this...
