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Five Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

on Monday, August 12, 2019

In Australia, one in three people over 65 experience a fall each year. If you think that’s a worrying statistic, you’re right. Falls are the leading cause of hospitalisation for Australian seniors, with an average of seven days spent in hospital following a slip, trip or stumble.

Linda D’Sylva, Lifestyle Coordinator at Vasey RSL Care Bundoora, has been honoured in HESTA’s Thank You Project

on Monday, August 12, 2019

Run in conjunction with NOVA Radio, HESTA’s Thank You Project asks listeners to send messages of thanks to people who work in health and community services. Carol Bailie, whose parents, Laurie and Margaret, are residents at Bundoora, nominated Linda for an award. 

Aged Care Workforce Industry Council kicks off with a sense of purpose and urgency

on Friday, August 9, 2019

The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council is now a legally constituted entity and has commenced work to prioritise and progress the 14 Strategic Actions of Australia’s Aged Care Workforce Strategy – A Matter of Care, developed by the Aged Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce in 2018 and led by Professor John Pollaers. 

Launch of Trial Programs to Improve Access to Dementia Services

on Friday, August 9, 2019

Dementia Australia has launched the Dementia Care Navigator Trial in two locations, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure more Australians can access appropriate support and information. 

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