Navigating the Retirement Living Spotlight

How the Retirement Living Code of Conduct and Having Robust Policies and Practices Can Elevate Your Village Operations The recent ABC 7.30 Report featuring Adele Ferguson has put the retirement living sector under the spotlight once again, highlighting several families’ distressing experiences with complicated contracts and unexpected financial outcomes. The segment raised concerns around transparency, […]

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Prioritising Mental Health in Aged Care

An R U OK? Day Reflection In the fast-paced, emotionally demanding world of aged care, mental health can often be overlooked. As we mark R U OK? Day, it’s crucial to spotlight the significance of mental well-being within this vital industry. Today serves as a reminder to foster open conversations and support networks that can […]

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Navigating the Uncertain Future of Aged Care Reform

INFOCUS | Governance and Leadership in Aged Care Relief from Change Fatigue or Prolonged Uncertainty? The pressing question on everyone’s mind: Will the Albanese government’s promise to implement the New Aged Care Act by 2025 actually materialise? The conspicuous lack of recent developments hints at a growing likelihood of significant delays in rolling out this […]

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The Crucial Role of Policy, Process, and Competency Frameworks

The aged care environment is dynamic. With this dynamism comes an increasingly  strong and rapid emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance. As aged care providers prepare to meet the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS), the importance of robust policy, process, and competency frameworks cannot be emphasised enough. These foundational documents are crucial in ensuring […]

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