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Providing aged care for diverse residents

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Many elderly residents have different needs, whether this is because they speak a language other than English, have a diverse sexual orientation or religious beliefs, or because they are living with an illness or disability. Understanding diversity means that you will be able to approach caring for the elderly with compassion and respect, making a […]

Aged care employer strategy to attract and retain staff

Monday, August 30, 2021

Now more than ever, employers in the aged care sector face the challenge of attracting and maintaining high quality staff. Current statistics for employment in aged care, along with future forecasting, demonstrates clear opportunities for improvement. For example, estimates from the Australian Government suggest that at least 17,000 more aged care workers will be needed […]

Leading through change in the aged care sector

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

By Heleni Bagiartakis, Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager at Catalyst Education As seen on LinkedIn, published 12 August 2021. It is unquestionable – the age care sector is facing the greatest overhaul in its history. For decades, many strong, admirable and even inspirational leaders have steered the course for hundreds of thousands of older people […]

Enhancing aged care with soft skills

Monday, September 28, 2020

When it comes to pursuing the career you want in aged care, qualifications are essential. As well as completing the right course, it’s vital to understand the importance of soft skills. Comprising of personal attributes such as patience, responsibility, communication and empathy, soft skills are beneficial for aged care roles. People who possess developed soft […]

National Reconciliation Week: Respect and connection in aged care

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

National Reconciliation Week takes place 27 May until 3 June and is an important time for us all to learn and reflect on our shared history as Australians. It marks the successful referendum in 1967 that paved the way for laws protecting the rights of Aboriginal people as equal members of the community, and the […]

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Providing aged care for diverse residents

Aged care employer strategy to attract and retain staff

Leading through change in the aged care sector

Enhancing aged care with soft skills

National Reconciliation Week: Respect and connection in aged care

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