Cultural sensitivity in healthcare: A NAIDOC Week reflection

Cultural sensitivity in healthcare: A NAIDOC Week reflection

As this year’s NAIDOC Week unfolds, we reflect on the enduring strength, wisdom, and cultural heritage of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For those working in the healthcare sector, NAIDOC Week also serves as a critical reminder of the need to...
Training essential as sector scrutiny grows

Training essential as sector scrutiny grows

Amid the growing scrutiny of the disability and aged care sectors, recent events have underscored the urgent need for robust training in aged and disability care, particularly for providers working with clients who have complex needs. As these investigations continue,...
A provider’s guide to understanding restrictive practices

A provider’s guide to understanding restrictive practices

In both Aged Care and NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) settings, understanding restrictive practices is essential to safeguard the rights, autonomy, and dignity of those receiving care. Restrictive practices refer to interventions that limit a person’s...
Delivering dignified incontinence care

Delivering dignified incontinence care

Incontinence is a common, yet misunderstood condition that affects the dignity, confidence, and comfort of many individuals across a wide range of health conditions and age groups. For support workers, understanding how to assist a client experiencing incontinence is...
The rise of lived experience in healthcare

The rise of lived experience in healthcare

In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly recognised the value of lived experience in shaping better, more effective healthcare. The voices of those who have firsthand experience of specific health conditions are becoming central to the development of...