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SDCP investment underpins Anglicare Southern Queensland’s success
Anglicare Southern Queensland’s dementia care success is quickly gaining traction as one of the Nation’s leading specialists in the field, with a recent allocation of $12 million from the Government set to underpin its next phase of growth.
VMCH trials unique dementia practice guide
An Australian-first dementia practice guide for case managers and care coordinators is under development to provide more knowledge and expertise for professionals supporting people living with dementia, and their carers, in their homes.
“Sexuality is a human right”: Normalising sexuality in aged care
US-based sexologist and psychologist Dr Nathalie Huitema says it’s time to normalise sexuality in older adults, reinforcing that any beliefs over it being a “complex” issue are only that way because society makes it so.
Community understanding is at the heart of dementia awareness
September is a big month for Dementia Australia. It’s arguably the centrepiece of their year as Dementia Action Week brings dementia awareness to the forefront of public conversations.
Occupational therapy framework underpins renewed allied health focus
A new capability framework released by Occupational Therapy Australia aims to help clinicians build their knowledge and support advocacy of the role within aged care at a time when allied health is commonly being underutilised.
No relief in sight: Government predicts daunting nursing shortage
Australia is not producing enough nurses to meet growing demand, with a projected undersupply of just under 80,000 nurses set to place more burden on strained aged care and healthcare sectors.
The saga of Enrolled Nurses and care minute targets
The Enrolled Nurse care minute saga is a tale of make-believe and mismanagement worthy of a Netflix series, yet sadly with no dragons.
Providers with low vaccination rates to receive unannounced visits
Just days after the Government shared new documents to help providers talk to residents about COVID-19 vaccinations, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission put everyone on notice, revealing unannounced site visits will be conducted.
Barwon Health steps up to provide specialist dementia care
Regional health service provider Barwon Health has joined an exclusive list of Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP) providers. We spoke to their Blakiston Lodge Facility Manager Roz Nolan to learn more about the program.
Gov warns providers over COVID-19 vaccination rates
How high are the vaccination rates in your residential care homes? Chances are they’re not currently high enough to appease the Government.
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