Interview with the Minister of Aged Care, Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP

Experiencing a loss of appetite can be extremely common for elderly people which is why maximising eating opportunities with good quality food is so important. Quality Co-ordinator Denise Burbidge and Clinical Services Manager, Leigh Mclean, explain why good food equals good nutrition, and how good nutrition decreases the likelihood of falls, fractures and hospitalisation for... Read More

A disability support provider has posted an ad for an in-home carer requesting that “no dark-skinned applicants” need apply. The ad seeks a “mature” carer in the disability sector for a client with autism, and requests that “no dark-skinned (Indian or African) applicants apply for this role”. The blatantly racist request was the wish of... Read More

In line with a COVIDSafe Australia guidance, the Commission has re-commenced conducting unannounced visits to aged care services. While we have undertaken risk-based site visits throughout the pandemic, as a temporary measure from 16 March 2020 we introduced a short period of notice (less than 48 hours) prior to visiting a site to minimise infection... Read More