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Dr Jonathan Foo led one of the largest studies into malnutrition in residential aged care. His words for aged care providers?
“Let’s keep talking about this. Let’s keep it on the radar so facilities remain accountable and do the right thing for residents.”
With four in ten aged care residents malnourished, aged care has a problem it cannot sweep under the rug.
Employees with disability are almost twice as likely to experience discrimination and harassment in the workplace with a fear of disclosure placing the onus on employers to dismantle personal and systemic biases.
As an employer, what should you do when staff are in conflict with each other at work? It’s a hard situation to handle at the best of times.
If there is a conflict within your workplace between staff, it can cause wider issues throughout the organisation. Knowing how to solve this can significantly impact the dispute’s outcome.
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) appointed its new CEO, recruiting the experienced South Australian, Dr Kathryn Zeitz.
Assertiveness is a defining quality of many experienced leaders. By understanding how your assertiveness impacts others, you can perfect your leadership skills.
Understanding how your assertiveness impacts others can help you perfect your leadership skills.
When Sharron Tancred brings art and design into the aged care environment she’s looking for much more than neat canvas or a good place to hang a picture. She taps into the science around art technologies - a topic she'll be discussing in more detail at the .
“The right kind of artwork, that people with dementia can perceive and use as landmarks, that they can reminisce with, and have conversations about – that creates dopamine, it raises wellbeing, it improves health.”
Aged care stakeholders can have their say on the development of residential aged care pricing for the 2025-26 financial year after IHACPA released its consultation paper for the next pricing framework round.
Aged care stakeholders can have their say on the development of residential aged care pricing for the 2025-26 financial year.
When Australia’s most recent study on malnutrition rates in aged care was released in July, the findings revealed four in ten aged care residents are malnourished. Public reaction was understandably negative.
This was partly because food and nutrition has been a hot topic. Despite the concern, the study's lead author wants providers to know they are making progress in an important space.
With four in ten aged care residents malnourished, aged care has a problem it cannot sweep under the rug.
The future of marketing in the aged care sector is under the microscope in a new report released by August, a team of multidisciplinary industry experts from the likes of Baptcare, Calvary Health Care and Benetas.
Abusive leadership traits and aggressive behaviours in the workplace are often seen behind closed doors or in private conversations.
They can have serious consequences for employees on the receiving end and research suggests it’s employees with big career aspirations who suffer the most.
Abusive leadership traits and aggressive behaviours in the workplace are often seen behind closed doors or in private conversations.
Infinite Care is doubling down on its Victorian expansion, securing its first Melbourne-based site, complementing the current construction of a 177-bed home in the city’s outer suburbs.
LAST CHANCE! Today's the day as we host The aged care balancing act: Centering care in a time of constant change with leaders from Dayforce and Uniting.
Register now so you don't miss out on the impactful conversation: https://helloleaders.com.au/dayforce-aged-care-webinar
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s digital transformation spending spree continues with IT service management company Accenture securing a $289 million contract, amidst ballooning aged care reform costs.
Ian Yates has released his progress report on the implementation of Royal Commission recommendations. It's a critical analysis of the sector as part of his Inspector-General of Aged Care role.
A key milestone for the Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care, Ian Yates AM, has been reached following the release of his first report on the progress in implementing recommendations from the Aged Care Royal Commission into Quality and Safety.
"Today’s workers are looking for flexibility in their work schedules and workplaces, as well as in how they manage their careers."
As aged care’s workforce demographics shift, it has never been more important for employers to embrace workplace flexibility and internal mobility.
In-home aged care providers now have a brand new evidence-based framework to utilise for the adoption of digital technologies following the launch of the Framework for Enabling Technology Supported Aged Care at Home.
South Australia’s Government is searching for a facility to house up to 25 outpatients, including aged care patients, to reduce hospital overcrowding. Hotels could be the answer.
Several months after announcing its acquisition of Signature Care Group, For Purpose Investment Partners has confirmed that three major banks will provide $260 million of joint debt facility to underpin the purchase.
A recent LinkedIn post involving a Whopper burger ignited the debate about aged care’s perception of innovation in dementia care, drawing out passionate explanations of what is - or is not - best practice.
A recent LinkedIn post ignited the debate about aged care’s perception of innovation in dementia care, drawing out passionate explanations of what is – or is not – best practice.
Upskilling staff is vital to running a successful business, especially in a sector struggling to retain and grow its workforce, such as aged care.
Upskilling staff is becoming vital to running a successful business, especially in a sector that is struggling to retain and grow its workforce such as aged care.
As aged care’s workforce demographics shift, insights from Dayforce show that it's never been more important for employers to embrace workplace flexibility and internal mobility to meet the needs of modern workers.
As aged care’s workforce demographics shift, it has never been more important for employers to embrace workplace flexibility and internal mobility.
In-home care service provider Silverchain is expanding its Care Coordination Support Service in a concerted effort to help people stay out of hospital.
If you find yourself in a position where you are regularly having meetings - and they tend to fall just short of expectations - you’re not alone. Luckily it's not too hard to get them right and squeeze out maximum impact.
Meetings are an essential part of business, and can be viewed as a positive tool for interaction by some and a waste of time for others. These tips will have you running effective meetings in no time.
A standardised industry-wide induction might be the solution to streamlining the onboarding process for aged care workers following a proof-of-concept trial involving four aged care service providers and the Australian Catholic University.
A standardised industry-wide induction might be the solution to streamlining the onboarding process for aged care workers following a proof-of-concept trial.
Government-subsidised exercise classes could be the solution to keeping more older Australians active in affordable group classes, according to new research from Monash University.
A professional approach to marketing, advertising and communications is a common sight in the aged care industry, with many organisations recruiting media and marketing professionals or outsourcing their work to experienced teams.
Deciding whether you use in-house expertise or agency marketing could prove impactful in the long run.
A professional approach to marketing, advertising and communications has become increasingly beneficial for the aged care industry, with many organisations stepping up by hiring additional marketing and media professionals.
A key milestone for the Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care, Ian Yates AM, has been reached following the release of his first report on the progress in implementing recommendations from the Aged Care Royal Commission into Quality and Safety.
"The speed, scale and scope of trends are transforming this sector at a faster rate than ever. To face the future we need to understand the trends.”
Find out exactly what social researcher and futurist, Mark McCrindle, had to say about the future of aged care here ⬇
What does the future of aged care look like? From the incoming Baby Boomer generation to a rising cohort of Gen Alpha employees, generational trends are going to be true change-makers.
Research shows that four in ten aged care residents are malnourished. What's the solution?
In a new study, we’ve found four in ten older Australians living in residential aged care are not receiving enough of the right types of nutrients, resulting in loss of weight and muscle. This is known as malnutrition.
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We're the proud media partner for the hotly anticipated Facing the Future: ARIIA Conference 2024. Last year's event was a resounding success and we're thrilled to return to Adelaide on July 4 & 5 (only a few days away!) to connect with aged care leaders and explore the topics that mean the most for today and the future. 1 day and 2 day tickets are available if you haven't secured yours yet: https://ariiaconference.com.au/ See you there!
It's amazing to see our friends at Foxtel teaming up with Connect the 40% for a heartwarming day of fun at Bolton Clarke's Claremont Terrace. FOX Footy's Sarah Jones was on site for the unforgettable day of Zumba and AFL fun 💪🥳 #ConnectThe40
What is employer branding, and how can it help with employee retention? Mark Puncher from Employer Branding Australia shares his insights with Hello Leaders. You can read the full article here: helloleaders.com.au/article/the-art-of-storytelling-vital-for-employee-retention #employeeretention #branding #agedcare
Last week, residents at Opal HealthCare Epping Meadows became honorary culinary experts thanks to a special visit from world-renowned chef Darren Purchese. While Darren is most commonly seen judging other people's food on Foxtel's The Great Australian Bake Off, this meeting provided a joyous role reversal that saw 10 Australian aged care residents provide Darren with their opinion on his Ginger Fluff Sponge. The verdict? A molto bene (very good) experience that left everyone smiling. While food brings families together, many seniors in aged care lack regular visits from family or friends. This Christmas, Connect the 40%'s partnership with Foxtel is dedicated to bringing joy to these residents through meaningful gifts and experiences. If you want to make a difference and brighten the holiday season for an Australian aged care resident, consider heading to www.connectthe40.com to fulfil a wish. Aged care providers, if you’re looking to uplift residents who may need some joy, please connect with Jakob Neeland on LinkedIn. Let’s make this festive season special for everyone! #FoxtelPartnership #ConnectThe40 #AgedCareJoy
It's fantastic to see our friends at Connect the 40% partnering with Foxtel to spread the festive cheer in residential care settings across Australia. It's a brilliant initiative addressing loneliness and isolation in residential care settings. Read more: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/kindness-unwrapped-new-partnership-brings-free-gifts-experiences-to-aged-care-residents If you want more information just visit www.connectthe40.com or contact Jakob Neeland if you're an aged care provider wanting to get involved. #agedcare #connection #community #christmas
Is there a blueprint for compliance in aged care? That's a burning question for many organisations looking to strengthen their processes and care delivery. This is what Filomena Ciavarella, Regis Aged Care's Executive GM, Strategy, had to say in the second part of our chat at the ACCPA National Conference. You can also read more from our conversation here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/high-reliability-accepting-failure-and-the-road-to-compliance Is aged care your passion? If you want the latest industry news, executive insights and leading opinions, sign up to our newsletter: https://helloleaders.com.au/newsletters
There is no easy route to success when it comes to achieving compliance in aged care. Over at Regis Aged Care, their hard work has resulted in a high reliability approach to compliance and it's made an unforgettable impact on their organisation. Filomena Ciavarella spoke to hello leaders at last month's ACCPA National Conference and this is what she had to say about compliance, continuous improvement and high reliability. You can also read more from our conversation here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/high-reliability-accepting-failure-and-the-road-to-compliance Is aged care your passion? If you want the latest industry news, executive insights and leading opinions, sign up to our newsletter: https://helloleaders.com.au/newsletters
Major change is on the way for as two of their most experienced leaders have announced their departure. CEO Maree McCabe AM is one of them and she sat down with hello leaders to talk about her highlights - and what's next - after 13 years as CEO. You can also find more of our conversation here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/outgoing-dementia-australia-ceo-reflects-on-her-time-at-the-helm #dementia #dementiaaustralia #agedcare
Major change is on the way for as two of their most experienced leaders have announced their departure. CEO Maree McCabe AM is one of them and she sat down with hello leaders to talk about her highlights - and what's next - after 13 years as CEO. You can also find more of our conversation here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/outgoing-dementia-australia-ceo-reflects-on-her-time-at-the-helm #dementia #dementiaaustralia #agedcare
Major change is on the way for Dementia Australia as two of their most experienced leaders have announced their departure. CEO Maree McCabe AM is one of them and she sat down with hello leaders to talk about her highlights - and what's next - after 13 years as CEO. You can also find more of our conversation here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/outgoing-dementia-australia-ceo-reflects-on-her-time-at-the-helm #dementia #dementiaaustralia #agedcare
"Leadership for me is a learning journey nonstop. For me leadership comes from having a clear purpose and team members aligned to this purpose." Learn from the inspiring leadership approach of Huy Nguyen, CEO of Enabler. Read Here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/meet-huy-nguyen-the-entrepreneur-revolutionizing-support-worker-training-and-promoting-inclusivity
"It's really important for women to support other women and to be open around the challenges you've got and to be open around what works and what doesn't, but also being flexible around your level of resilience and what you're prepared to deal with and when you spot the science to move on." In celebration of International Women's Day hear from Yvonne Timson from Community Vision Australia Limited who shares her advice for future female leaders in the aged care sector. Read here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/new-community-vision-ceo-delivers-advice-for-female-leaders
In an exclusive interview with HelloLeaders, New Community Vision Australia Limited CEO Yvonne Timson shared her advice for women in business, her experience as a female leader, and her thoughts on the challenges facing Age Care. Read about it here: https://helloleaders.com.au/article/new-community-vision-ceo-delivers-advice-for-female-leaders
Would you recognise burnout in your team? Being an aged care worker has a huge emotional impact and our older Australians need carers who are emotionally available to them. As a leader you have a responsibility to your staff wellbeing but would you recognise the signs of burnout in your team? https://helloleaders.com.au/article/would-you-recognise-burnout-in-your-team
Would you recognise burnout in your team? Being an aged care worker has a huge emotional impact and our older Australians need carers that are emotionally available to them. As a leader you have a responsibility to your staff wellbeing but would you recognise the signs of burnout in your team? https://helloleaders.com.au/article/would-you-recognise-burnout-in-your-team
