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Prospect of aged care facility in Harrington stalling
May 14, 2013 News
A report into aged care in Taree has said that no significant need for aged care exists in Harrington, and that need is unlikely to change before 2021. Read Story
Grants to keep young people out of aged care
May 13, 2013 News
2758 young people in NSW are currently being looked after in an aged care facility. Read Story
Warrigal Care wins twice
May 08, 2013 News
Warrigal Care collected two awards at the recent Aged & Community Services Association of NSW & ACT Awards. Read Story
Elderly Chinese parents in aged care can now sue children
May 06, 2013 News
The law prohibits “discrimination, insult, ill-treatment and abandonment”. Read Story
Department of Health and Ageing commits PR disaster
April 29, 2013 News
While the Department says the mailing is a mistake, operators suggest it could have been done on purpose to place pressure on staff to support the Supplement. Read Story
Nearly half reject Government’s $1.2bn age care plan
April 24, 2013 News
The deal required aged care providers to embrace new workplace relations and contribute toward annual pay rises over five years of up to 12.6%. Read Story
Aged Care Commissioner to investigate Marco Polo nursing home
April 18, 2013 News
"Accountability for service providers who are working with vulnerable people is absolutely essential." - Barbara Perry. Read Story
Another aged care centre to close
April 17, 2013 News
Blue Care executive director Robyn Batten said the state of the 54 year old building meant they were no longer able to meet the needs of residents. Read Story
First sod turned at Tarrawanna aged care centre
April 16, 2013 News
IRT’s $25m project will be one of the largest specialist aged care facilities to be built in the Illawarra. Read Story
Close shave for Baycrest Retirement Community’s Sue Davidson
April 15, 2013 News
‘Everyone here has raised over $10,000, how good is that?’ said Ms Davidson. Read Story
Half day holidays cost aged care an extra $500,000
April 11, 2013 News
The benefit of two half-day public holidays in South Australia is disputed by industry groups who disagree with government figures. Read Story
Toormina aged care expansion in doubt
April 11, 2013 News
National Buildplan is also behind the redevelopment of Dubbo Base Hospital and the expansion of Port Macquarie Hospital. Read Story
Solar Depot heats up aged care facilities
April 10, 2013 News
"At the moment, our electricity bills range from $10,000-$14,000 per month, so the savings will definitely benefit," said Padman Healthcare's Raj Padman. Read Story
Boost for mature aged workers
April 08, 2013 News
Unemployment among those over 50 is only 1.8%, however it is on a participation rate of 69.2 percent. Read Story
Flu behind deaths at aged care facility
April 03, 2013 News
Authorities confirmed that the flu strain contributed to the deaths of two residents last week. Read Story
Viva Care to close with a week's notice
April 03, 2013 News
Residents of Viva Care aged care facility in Essendon were advised they’ve a little over a week to find a new home. Read Story
Baby seal to help in aged care
April 02, 2013 News
Responding to voice, touch and light, the seal has been used in Japan providing the benefits of animal care where real animals could not. Read Story
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