ANMF Says Hospital Tax Will End Universal Healthcare for Australians
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Aged Care Approvals Round Expands Home Care Packages Program
10 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) has welcomed the announcement by the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, that the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) will expand the Home Care Packages program.
New WA Mental Health Legislation Introduced
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithWestern Australia Mental Health Minister Helen Morton has described new mental health legislation as an historic step in strengthening the rights and protection of some of the state's most vulnerable people.
Symptoms of Depression Among Aged Care Residents are Common
16 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithSymptoms of depression among permanent aged care residents are common, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Let us focus on catering - So you can focus on care
29 October, 2012 by John ConnoleProviding a quality food service to vulnerable persons certainly comes with its challenges. We at Catering Industries have the experience, knowledge, skills, commitment and reputation to provide the industry with peace-of-mind that residents are being well looked after.
Falls prevention in Australia
11 September, 2012 by John ConnoleIn November 2009, the following guidelines were endorsed by Australian Health Ministers for use by Australian health professionals – Preventing Falls and Harm From Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Hospitals, Residential Aged Care Facilities and Community Care 2009. As the first Australian national falls prevention guidelines to address the three main care settings, they provided a nationally consistent basis for falls prevention strategies and were designed to inform and assist health professionals reduce the risk and rate of falls in older people while providing care.
