May 25, 2020

How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

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New regulatory actions aim to better protect Victorian aged care residents and staff

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has released a statement on regulatory action to minimise the risk of spread of COVID-19 to staff and consumers in aged care facilities in Victoria. The action relates to a number of approved providers of residential aged care services experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, following concerns about the serious... Read More

5-day vaccination blitz announced for aged care workers in Victoria

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Government boosts funding for aged care amid coronavirus crisis

  In a press conference this afternoon, Scott Morrison announced the government will inject a further $445 million into the aged care sector to support efforts to protect elderly Australians, who are most at risk from coronavirus. The government will put $235 million to staffing in aged care. “We are providing $444.6 million of additional... Read More
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