Take action now to thrive in your career during a pandemic
As we edge toward two years since Covid-19, it’s still too soon to declare an end to the pandemic. We all hoped this pandemic would be well over and done with by now, however with vaccination rates increasing and various parts of the world opening up, a life close to normal looks to be around […]
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Improving employee morale in aged care
When facing life’s challenges, it can be difficult to remain optimistic all the time. The last 18 months have been notably difficult for many people, and keeping up motivation and engagement in the workplace can become effortful or seem impossible. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty […]
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COVID-19: How we can support your learning
This communication is to provide our learners with an update on Royal College of Healthcare’s plan for managing your learning journey now and in the months ahead with relation to any impacts from coronavirus (COVID-19). We are all certainly in a constantly changing landscape and appreciate this will impact people in varying ways. We believe, […]
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report summary
Respect, Care and Dignity: A Summary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety – Summary of Recommendations The executive summary of the final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety contains significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector. The government has responded by pledging $452million to support the implementation of what it […]
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The future for carers of the elderly
The need for skilled aged care workers continues to be in high demand, and as we plan for the future for aged care, it’s essential that there are highly trained carers to meet this demand. A future filled with kindness, respect and compassion for all is the goal that we and many others share, with […]
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Care and Support on Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, followed by Queensland Mental Health Week from October 10 – 18, 2020. The aim and message of these dates is to take the time for mental wellbeing by raising awareness, creating conversations and breaking stigma. This year has had a prominent focus on mental wellbeing, with […]
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COVID-19 and aged care – Special report
Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents risks to older individuals, who are especially vulnerable to respiratory diseases.[1] The United Nations reported in May,2020 on the ‘devastating toll’ that the spread of COVID-19 in aged care homes was having on elderly people’s lives.[2] The public health crisis of COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the aged care sector in Australia. It’s […]
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