When a new carer arrived at Anna’s* front door a few weeks ago to help with the care of her father, the first thing she asked him about was his qualifications. “I have none,” the carer replied. Confused for a moment, Anna asked, “Do you mean you have the minimum, just Certificate III?” “No, I’m...
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Later today, nurses and carers at two different aged care facilities in Victoria will stop work as a call to action for better staffing levels, wages and work conditions. The Bupa run facilities in Ballarat and Clayton will hold stop work meetings with seven other homes across Victoria, after 14 months of pay negotiations with...
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Transitioning a loved one into aged care can be a challenging time for elders and for the family. As parents and grandparents age, they may need more assistance and care. And for many people it can be hard to relinquish some of the caring role to anyone else other than family. So when an elderly loved one moves...
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