The title of today’s Interim Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, ‘Neglect’, encapsulates aged care in Australia. Unfortunately, it’s that simple – the history of aged care in Australia is a story of woeful and increasing neglect, according to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). The Commission’s Interim Report...
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The aged care sector has been under unprecedented scrutiny over the last few years in the wake of the Oakden scandal and under the sharp focus of the royal commission. Across the nation, stories of inadequate care, abuse and scandal are fuelling concern about the way we care for some of the most vulnerable members...
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On the fifth day of the Sydney hearing, the royal commission heard from a panel of aged care executives who shared their experiences and suggestions for ways to provide high-quality care. The panel consisted of executives from three of Australia’s most progressive and innovative aged care providers: Group Homes Australia, Brightwater Care Group, and Glenview....
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