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Thousands More Home Care Packages Announced for Senior Australians

on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

In this week’s budget update, an additional 10,000 Home Care Packages will be made available for older Australians, allowing them to stay living in their own homes for longer. This announcement comes as part of a $1 billion investment to reduce the waitlist for in-home care, one of the key recommendations in the aged care royal commission’s interim report.

Thousands More Home Care Packages Announced for Senior Australians

Allowing Family and Friends to Visit Aged Care Residents Over the Holidays

on Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is calling on all aged care providers to enable and support their residents to be visited safely by family members and friends – especially over the holiday period when we are all looking to reconnect with people who matter to us.

Allowing Family and Friends to Visit Aged Care Residents Over the Holidays

From Aged Care to Retirement Living: Sectors Making Swift and Smart Moves in 2020

on Monday, December 14, 2020

When Swift Media launched its integrated Swift Plus communications and entertainment system to the Aged Care market in early 2020, the timing appeared tough with providers focused on keeping residents safe. Just eight months on, response has been so successful the company is formally launching into the Retirement Living market. Swift has already started rolling out its technology to over 900 apartments.

From Aged Care to Retirement Living: Sectors Making Swift and Smart Moves in 2020

Lockdown Camaraderie from Younger Veterans at Vasey RSL Care

on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Back in August, Vasey RSL Care activated their Outbreak Emergency Plans, and staff were required to take on a range of additional tasks. During this time, Vasey RSL Care partnered with Ironside Recruitment, a specialist organisation that places veterans. Three veterans and one veteran’s partner were bought on board to provide extra support for residents at Ivanhoe and Frankston South.

Lockdown Camaraderie from Younger Veterans at Vasey RSL Care