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Fostering strong relationships in aged care

Thursday, June 3, 2021

A residential care facility is a workplace for aged care workers and a home for the elderly. It should feel like a community, build on meaningful connections and a high standard of care. To build a strong and happy community, a focus on strong relationships is essential. The relationship between aged care workers and their […]

Thinking outside the box: Therapy options in aged care

Monday, May 31, 2021

Enhancing the quality of life for elderly people is what aged care is all about. Providing care and therapy for those who need it and maintaining the dignity of individuals as they navigate the changes and challenges that come with ageing. For some, ageing can present difficulties with health including physical and psychological effects. They […]

Dementia advocacy in aged care

Living with dementia is a reality for an estimated half a million Australians. While the exact number of people with dementia is unknown, what we do know is that the impact is far-reaching for those who have it and their families. According to Dementia Australia, around 250 people are being diagnosed with dementia each day […]

Returning to study

Monday, May 17, 2021

There’s so much to gain from returning to studying, but when you haven’t studied for a while, the thought of undertaking a course might make you feel a little nervous. You may be worried about getting into the swing of study life, or that you will be older than other students. Choosing to enrol in […]

How your aged care facility can utilise social media

Social media is a powerful tool that can help you engage with your community, market your services and create more awareness around your brand. These are all essential for the success of any business, including aged care. A little effort goes a long way on social media, so learn how to get started with posting […]

Reskilling the aged care workforce

Sunday, May 9, 2021

For a sector to be the best it can be, a number of factors come into play. Firstly, the sector itself needs to be underpinned by thoughtful policies and funding. To support this, aged care workers need to be confident and capable in their ability to provide compassionate care. And for that to happen, employers […]

A bright future in QLD aged care sector

Monday, April 19, 2021

For those looking for a meaningful career that offers reliable job security, Queensland aged care sector offers a promising outlook. The Covid-19 impact fast-tracked plans for a sea-change for a large number of Australians young and old. The number of over-50s opting to reside in Queensland has grown dramatically and will likely continue to do […]

The value in home care

For many ageing Australians, staying home and living as independently as possible for as long as possible is their goal. This goal is often made achievable with the support of a type of aged care called home care. This is delivered by qualified aged care workers who visit the elderly or those living with disability […]

The ultimate guide to a career in aged care

Sunday, April 18, 2021

If you’ve always dreamed of a meaningful working life, one that allows you to empower people every day, to be of service…look no further than aged care. The aged care sector needs dedicated individuals to help shape the future of care and look after elderly citizens with the compassion and respect that they deserve. Stay […]

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Fostering strong relationships in aged care

Thinking outside the box: Therapy options in aged care

Dementia advocacy in aged care

Returning to study

How your aged care facility can utilise social media

Reskilling the aged care workforce

A bright future in QLD aged care sector

The value in home care

The ultimate guide to a career in aged care

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