The aged care sector has been undergoing a time of significant review and reflection. In the aftermath of the numerous scandals that came to light, where particular centres were found to have grievously contravened basic standards of care, many questions have been raised as to how to proceed best as a sector. While the centres that were...
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The ABC will dedicate an entire episode of Q&A to the aged care sector this Monday night. The ABC has been fundamental in lifting the lid on the problems plaguing in the sector. Their ‘Who cares?’ Four Corners report was pivotal in the government’s calling of a royal commission into the sector. Since then, the...
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Recent media coverage of aged care homes has shone a light to some of the more horrific things that are happening to older Australians in care. But among the various homes that are being closed down, reported for abuse or simple offering poor quality of care, there are many places that are doing things right. A...
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