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Why business should do more for employees looking after elderly relatives

The word’s population of elderly people – aged 70 or over – is expected to increase sharply in the coming decades. Many of these people will need some kind of care – and much of that care will come from family members who already have time-consuming jobs. Studies show that caregiving is widely considered to... Read More

The doctor’s role in the aged care sector workforce

Most people would be surprised to discover that doctors are traditionally not counted as part of the aged care sector workforce. The AMA has long argued that this is a massive oversight, particularly in residential aged care. It would be like not counting doctors as part of the hospital workforce. Older people tend to have... Read More

A day off work, no questions asked: Would you take a ‘doona day’?

An increasing number of employers are introducing ‘doona days’ – a day off work to allow staff to take care of their mental health, with no leave application or medical certificate required. Would you like your employer to offer ‘doona days’? Read More
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