App to support LGBTI clinical needs
An online training module and app are being created to help aged care providers and staff better meet the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community.
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$34 million in grants to spark innovation
The Federal Government has released $34 million in innovation funding grants to find new ways to support aged and dementia care.
Read more >CALD dementia care app launched
An app has been launched to help aged and community care workers deliver culturally appropriate care to people with dementia from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Read more >Medical outreach program to reduce hospitalisations
An on-call medical outreach trial will see expert hospital staff provide treatment of acute conditions, such as pneumonia and cellulitis, to residents within their aged care facility.
Read more >NDIS bot Nadia to help with online purchases
A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eMarketplace will launch next year to allow NDIS participants and their families to buy goods and services online.
Read more >Male care workers on the rise
The aged care and disability support sector is attracting more male workers, in part due to the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Read more >My Aged Care enhancements revealed
A number of changes have been made to the My Aged Care gateway including the ability for providers to supply additional information after an initial referral.
Read more >‘Mystery shoppers’ reveal customer service gaps
A customer service study found that up to 80% of aged and community care providers were unable to answer questions from potential care recipients about their services.
Read more >Video technology used to identify pain indicators
A university designed app is helping aged care workers identify signs of pain in people with moderate to severe dementia.
Read more >Night time guide for dementia care
A dementia care guide has been created to help aged and community care staff understand the stresses and care needs experienced by people with dementia at night time.
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