How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

A second resident has reportedly tested positive to COVID-19 at Arcare Maidstone, after two workers and a 99-year-old woman also contracted the virus. Read More

As COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and now in NSW continue to emerge, it is crucial that all home care service providers maintain vigilance to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into their services. Given the current risk of COVID-19 now in the community, NSW Health has recommended the implementation of new measures. Read More

  Laundry staff, cleaners and kitchen staff working in residential aged care will not receive the government’s retention bonus, even though home care workers performing similar duties are entitled to the payment. On 20 March, the government announced it will pay a ‘retention bonus’ to aged care workers to help providers keep staff employed through... Read More