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Palliative Care: Core Business in Aged Care.

on Thursday, May 16, 2024

On a quiet Tuesday at Resthaven’s head office in Wayville, South Australia, a group of 45 Resthaven employees are taking part in a Palliative Care Workshop, facilitated by Karen Gregory, Resthaven’s Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse, and Claire Tan, Palliative Care Clinical Nurse.

Transforming Aged Care: Albanese Labor's Bold Steps Toward Quality Living for Older Australians

on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

In a monumental effort to redefine the landscape of aged care, the Albanese Labor Government has embarked on a mission to prioritise the well-being of older Australians like never before. From bolstering workforce capabilities to enhancing regulatory oversight, the government's initiatives are poised to usher in a new era of quality and compassion in aged care services as outlined in the 2024-2025 budget.

Three Aged Care Home Myths

on Monday, May 13, 2024

Navigating the landscape of aged care homes can be a daunting prospect, often clouded by misconceptions that fail to capture the true essence of Australia's many wonderful aged care communities. 

Brittany Celebrates International Nurses Day with Special Connection

on Friday, May 10, 2024

For Brittany Carver, International Nurses Day holds special significance, and not just because she is a Personal Care Assistant herself.

The Resthaven Paradise worker is also a relative of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, the Australian nurse who was the sole survivor of the Bangka Island massacre, which took place on 16 February 1942, shortly after the outbreak of war in the Pacific. Vivian was Brittany’s great-grandfather’s cousin.