In this issue, learn about new requirements in place from 1 December, read about care minutes funding for enrolled nurses, and celebrate aged care volunteers.
News about the reforms:
• New requirements in place: Provider Governance, Code of Conduct for Aged Care, Serious Incident Response Scheme, Restrictive Practices
• Care minutes funding for enrolled nurses in residential aged care
• Suitability of key personnel in aged care providers
Other news:
• EngAged newsletter for older people in Australia
• Recognising and celebrating our aged care volunteers
• Free Equip Aged Care Learning Packages
• National Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program
• Grant Opportunity now open: Improving respite care for people with dementia and their carers
• Care and Support Sector Nursing Clinical Placements Program
Read more:
Your Aged Care Update #30 (.pdf)