How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

At a time where the majority of us are staying home to preserve our health, brave healthcare and emergency service workers are asked to stand on the front line of Covid-19 and take responsibility for those at risk. Coles Supermarkets are now acknowledging those who are protecting our community by making the first hour of... Read More

As the COVID pandemic worsens in Victoria over the weekend, Veteran soldiers are being recruited to assist the aged care sector. Ironside Recruitment posted the ad on their Facebook page, “Casual staff needed – training to be provided”. The crew of ex-defence must be capable of carrying out testing across aged care homes in Melbourne.... Read More

Agency nurses are being forced to apply for Centrelink benefits despite Australia being in the midst of the worst health crisis in living memory. Janette* is an endorsed enrolled nurse (EEN), and has been working in aged care for six years.  She comes from a nursing family – her mother and grandmother were nurses – and they have... Read More