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Integrated care sectors a focus in new Mental Health Workforce Strategy
The Federal Government has released its ten-year National Mental Health Workforce Strategy to strengthen Australia’s mental health workforce, with integration with aged care as the focus point.
Union research reveals high levels of workplace bullying
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has revealed high levels of workplace harassment and bullying are taking place across countless industries, including aged care.
Workplace stigma stopping employees from sharing mental health concerns
Research has revealed seven in ten people would avoid telling their employer about a mental health condition and experts say more needs to be done to overcome workplace stigma this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Care minute exclusion of Enrolled Nurses could hurt workforce sustainability
Mandatory care minute requirements for residential aged care have come into effect but the exclusion of Enrolled Nurses in clinical care minute reporting continues to be a talking point.
Working Future White Paper shows the care economy is a priority
The Federal Government’s Working Future White Paper provides a detailed roadmap for the future of our workforce, with aged care and the care economy a recurring talking point.
ABS data reveals why 28% of the workforce has changed jobs
Australia’s workforce is a fluid one: 28% of the workforce changed jobs in a 12-month period. But why are they moving, and should you be worried about change?
New report reveals employees want more learning opportunities
New research shows that two-thirds of employees want more learning and development opportunities, despite the majority of employers believing they offer the right tools for growth.
Inclusive and flexible workplaces provide a positive mental health impact
Early insights from the Diversity Council Australia (DCA)’s 2023 Inclusion@Work Index have further reinforced the benefits of inclusive and flexible work environments on staff mental health.
Providers to avoid financial penalties for missing care minute requirements
A recent Government webinar confirmed there will be no financial penalties for care minute non-compliance, although providers may still require plenty of hard work to ensure other penalties are avoided.
Will aged care cover the cost of 60-day prescription dispensing?
With the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s campaign against 60-day prescriptions now suspended, should the aged care sector still be worried about additional dispensing costs?
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