How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

  As Victorians struggle to contain rising COVID-19 numbers, new data reveals Australia has been a world leader at treating the dangerous virus. In the last 24 hours, Victoria has recorded 238 new COVID-19 cases, the tenth day in a row the state has recorded a triple-digit increase. (However, due to 14 cases being duplicated,... Read More

Washing your hands might be something you do every day without giving it much thought. But in the age of coronavirus, hand washing has taken on a new significance. Proper hand washing has been identified as one of the best ways to avoid getting coronavirus and one of the most effective measures to prevent its... Read More

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has significantly impacted the aged care sector, and has sadly contributed to high number of deaths. But what is it like for staff who are working within an aged care residence, and how does the increased risk and responsibility impact them? We spoke with Clinical Manager Residential Services Naomi Lewis,... Read More