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Tips For Writing Great Shift Notes

Shift notes reflect a client’s movement towards their goals, as identified in their individual support plans, and also represent a record of events on each shift or visit and therefore serve as a communication tool for other staff involved in their care.

Aged Care

What Is Personal Care?

All individuals have the right to expect safe, effective and quality delivery of personal and clinical care.

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Keeping Cool This Summer

Extreme heat can be dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke. It is important to prepare now as the weather is warming, to ensure your home is cool and comfortable during the summer months.

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Careseekers Survey finds more than two out of three independent aged care and disability support workers are experiencing greater stress during COVID-19

Independent aged care and disability support workers have experienced increased stress levels while working during the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial strain and concern around contracting, or passing the virus onto clients. The

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Help To Stop The COVID-19 Spread

These are extremely challenging times for our entire community. To protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19) there are important steps you can take to help reduce the spread.

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Creating A COVID-19 Safe Environment At Home

As the situation in Melbourne unfolds and outbreaks are identified in New South Wales, it is important to remain vigilant and to all do our part in limiting transmission.

Aged Care

Self contributing superannuation as an independent care or support worker

As care and support workers we know you think a lot about others and their well being. It's also important you think about your own. Saving some money for your retirement may not be on your radar now, but it can make all the difference to your future!

Mental Health

Returning to normal life little by little

As restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 start to ease, the thought of returning to life as it was before the pandemic can be overwhelming for some.

Aged Care

COVID-19 Tips For The Elderly

The Australian Government Department of Health advises that all Australians are at risk of contracting COVID-19, however people over the age of 60 are at a greater risk of more serious complications.