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Productivity Commission’s final aged care report disappointing
On 8 August, the Productivity Commission released the final report of its Caring for Older Australians Inquiry.
Aged care can’t wait
At the time of printing, the federal government is due to publically release the Productivity Commission’s final report in its Caring for older Australians Inquiry.
Aged care nurses must be heard
The voices of nurses who work with older people in aged care settings must be considered when determining future possibilities for our aged care system:- this was the message from QNU Secretary Beth Mohle at her appearance before the Productivity Commission’s Caring for Older Australians inquiry in April.
QNU takes next steps in aged care campaign
QNU members and staff will this month appear before the Productivity Commission to outline solutions to the problems plaguing aged care.
Nothing will change unless we’re prepared to take action
Aged care nurses are becoming increasingly frustrated at limitations placed on their capacity to provide nursing. Registered nurse Irene McInerney, who works at a not-for-profit aged care facility on the Sunshine Coast, has had enough. Irene is speaking out about the situation in aged care in the hope that others will be inspired to take action.
Remember our older Australians
Some important activities and events will occur in the coming weeks as our Because We Care campaign kicks off for 2011. Previously publicised Valentine’s Day (14 February) activities have been postponed until March and April to allow members and QNU staff to focus on the flood and cyclone recovery effort.
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