How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

Australia’s prime minister and some in the aged care industry appear to be at odds over one of the most contentious issues of the COVID-19 pandemic – how to protect the elderly, the most vulnerable members of the community during this crisis. Though united in their mission to keep older Australians safe, the government and... Read More

  Clashes between Newmarch House management and various government departments about who had the authority to make decisions and resolve disputes inhibited the aged care facility’s ability to cope with the outbreak, the Royal Commission has heard. “Over the course of the outbreak, there has been a frustrating level of dysfunction in the collaboration between... Read More

Given the current risk of COVID-19 now in the community, NSW Health has extended requirements for face masks and visitation restrictions across new local government areas. The state’s Chief Health Officer has added the local government areas of Waverley, Woollahra, Randwick and the eastern part of City of Sydney to the list of regions required... Read More