On Wednesday, 4 July 2018, Ellis Jones and innovAGEING brought together 25 executives, referral organisations, designers, architects, researchers and academics from across the aged care sector. In Ellis Jones’ Realm of Possibilities workshop space, people rolled-up their sleeves and got out of their comfort zone for our event – Design for social innovation. The future of aged care. The Ellis Jones...
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Aged care is a growing industry. Australia’s ageing population means there is a greater need for more aged care facilities. In 2015-16 alone, there were 949 residential care providers who operated 195,825 places. And that number is expected to grow. With more and more facilities opening, this also a demand for more staff, in particular...
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On International Women’s Day 2022, we share the stories of three selfless aged care workers, who have spoken candidly about what it has been like working in aged care on the frontline over the past 12 months – and thank them for their tireless work.
All three are at the limits of their emotional and physical reserves and are pleading with management and the government for more staff – and for their work to be recognised, respected and appreciated.
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