Planning your training for the year ahead

Planning your training for the year ahead

As 2026 gets underway, organisations in the care industry are assessing how they should plan their staff’s training for the year. With workforce shortages, rising compliance expectations, and increasingly complex client needs, a more deliberate approach to...
New evidence confirms key to preventing falls

New evidence confirms key to preventing falls

New research led by Flinders University has found personalised exercise programs, vitamin D supplements, and improved nutrition are among the most effective strategies for preventing falls among aged care clients. The international review, published by the Cochrane...
The Power of Connection: Building Meaningful Relationships

The Power of Connection: Building Meaningful Relationships

Human beings are wired for connection. Whether it’s a simple conversation, a shared laugh, or a comforting presence in a difficult moment, we rely on one another to feel grounded, valued, and understood. This universal need for interpersonal connection is especially...
The most in-demand skills for Support Workers in 2026

The most in-demand skills for Support Workers in 2026

As Australia transitions to new Support at Home program, the role of the modern Support Worker is changing. The reforms aim to make home-based aged care more flexible, transparent, and personalised, giving older Australians greater control over how and when they...
Balancing care and self during the holiday season

Balancing care and self during the holiday season

For many care workers, the holiday season is a paradox: a time of goodwill and connection, but also a period of long hours, emotional strain, and blurred boundaries between work and personal life. When clients celebrate, workers may feel pressure to ‘be on’...