How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

  The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will not be making unannounced visits to aged care facilities while tough social distancing and infection control restrictions are in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Quality Commissioner, Janet Anderson PSM, told HelloCare the commission is adopting new procedures to ensure it can adhere to infection control... Read More

Aged care workers are running an indefinite marathon at the moment. A crisis with no end date in sight combined with associated pressures on aged care facilities – it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Now more than ever, it's important for aged care workers to take increased care of themselves to manage the mental health impacts of the pandemic and to ensure a high level of care is provided to older people. Read More

The Australian government’s missteps and mishandling of the vaccine rollout has left vulnerable aged care facilities across the country without protected residents or staff. So, this provider took matters into their own hands. Read More