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Resthaven Welcomes International Nurses

on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Resthaven has welcomed international nurses to its workforce, with five nurses recently making the lifechanging move from their home countries to Australia as part of Resthaven’s international sponsorship of skilled overseas workers.

The nurses have recently completed a seven-day intensive onboarding process to learn Resthaven’s practices, as well as find out information about nursing in the Australian context, critical incidents and emergency responses.

Aged Care Room Price Cap to Rise to $750,000 in 2025: What Families Need to Know

on Monday, November 18, 2024

The Australian government has announced an increase in the market price cap for aged care rooms from $550,000 to $750,000, effective January 1, 2025. This adjustment allows aged care providers to charge higher accommodation fees without requiring special approval. The cap will also be indexed annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Baptcare, Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare to Become One of Australia’s Largest, Integrated Care Providers

on Thursday, November 14, 2024

Three of Australia’s leading faith-based care providers, Baptcare, Baptist Care SA and BaptistCare, today announced they will unite to become one of the largest integrated care and service providers in Australia. The Boards and executives of all three organisations have announced the decision to merge, subject to approvals.

‘Care, Love and Support’ – Former Nurse Now Calls Resthaven home.

on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Mrs Margaret (Marg) Wagner is a firm believer that you reap what you sow. A former registered nurse at Resthaven Leabrook, Marg is now a resident at Resthaven Mitcham and says that she is enjoying the culture of care and dignity that she helped to nurture as a worker for the aged care provider.

‘Love, care, support – a happy home,’ Marg says. ‘These are the things that people want – and Resthaven has all of that.’