Chris Gray, Managing Director of the Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) team at Telstra Health, shares the company’s strategy for the disability and community care sector and the vision for creating a next generation software solution.
Read more >The Department of Health has developed a training video for aged care staff to raise awareness and inclusion of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI).
Read more >The use of technology in aged care is now commonplace. Providers rely on automated beds and chairs to lift residents, companion robots in the form of beloved pets are given to people with dementia, and software systems are utilised to document clinical and medication information. In part one of our two part special, we look at the benefits of replacing paper based care processes with an effective electronic solution in residential aged care.
Read more >The Australian Meals on Wheels Association (AMOWA) has called for the Commonwealth Government to further fund their services after an increase in associated costs.
Read more >A government funded trial involving 200 general practices will see telehealth used to support patients with chronic and complex conditions.
Read more >Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced an independent review of the Federal Government’s aged care regulation system.
Read more >3D printing may be used to create appetising, textured food for people with swallowing difficulties in the near future.
Read more >Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) (formerly iCareHealth) have recently moved offices. As a result, we also have new phone numbers.
Read more >A series of resources have been created to help community care staff discuss advance care planning with clients.
Read more >Robot carts are being used in residential aged care to transport linen, meals and waste in order to free up time for staff to spend with residents.
Read more >The Department of Health has released the 2016 National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey, which has revealed that the Australian aged care workforce is predominantly older and female.
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