Most people would be surprised to discover that doctors are traditionally not counted as part of the aged care sector workforce. The AMA has long argued that this is a massive oversight, particularly in residential aged care. It would be like not counting doctors as part of the hospital workforce. Older people tend to have...
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VMCH’s Carer Support program recently held an event at Coombe Yarra Valley, as an opportunity for the full-time carers to get together, socialise and have some time out from their responsibilities. The program provides events for people who live in Melbourne’s eastern region and care for a loved one with care needs including dementia, disability,...
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The aged care industry’s peak bodies say that inadequate government funding is putting the industry’s ability to deliver appropriate care at risk, after a new report reveals growing numbers of aged care facilities are under financial stress. A new report by StewartBrown reveals that nearly half of aged care facilities in Australia – 43.1 per cent...
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