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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Chief Clinical Advisor Appointed
The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has appointed Dr Melanie Wroth as its first Chief Clinical Advisor. Commissioner...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20228 min read
The Power of Thinking
Our thoughts – or the way that we interpret events in our life (past, present or future) – are integral to whether we emotionally feel...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
NDIS Budget Surplus
The recent Federal Budget confirmed around $1.6 billion in funding earmarked for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) had been...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Royal Commission Announced
Today, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially announced a disability royal commission, having gained the necessary approvals from...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Federal Budget 2019
The Federal Treasurer Mr Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2019-20 Federal Budget at 7.30pm on 2 April 2019 and below are some highlights...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
NDIS National Workforce Strategy
The recent release of the Federal Government’s National Workforce Strategy is disappointing, with much of the strategy a rehash of old...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter
At Quality Health Care we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture where all our staff are valued and recognised for...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Specialist Disability Housing Update
A couple of recent announcements regarding reforms to the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program should provide some positive...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
How Occupational Therapy can Help?
We have expanded our therapy team and have brought on an Occupational Therapist (OT) to increase the range of therapeutic services...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Improved Technology Access
Assistive Technology (AT) will be easy to replace under a simpler process set to benefit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Staying Positive
It can be difficult to stay positive when challenging situations present themselves, but a positive outlook is often key to overcoming...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Royal Commission One Step Closer
It is looking increasingly likely that the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison is moving toward calling a royal commission into the abuse of...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Royal Commission Update
Today’s blog post provides an update on the Royal Commission into Aged Care. The first fortnight of the Royal Commission into Aged Care...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
New NDIS Screening
A new screening approach to be introduced this year will ensure safe and quality support for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Funding Boost for Home Care
The Australian Government has announced an additional 10,000 home care packages as part of an $662M aged care investment to support older...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Stop Your Balloon from Popping
Working in a caring field – as a support worker, counsellor, nurse, psychologist etc. is highly rewarding. As carers we make a...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
More than a smile
The expected demand for staff in the disability and aged care sectors means it is potentially a good time to consider these sectors as a...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Complex Behaviours-What and Why
Challenging and complex behaviours are common if there is damage to parts of the brain that control our impulses and regulate our...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Preventing Falls
Falls can happen to anyone, but, unfortunately, as you grow older falls can become more common and you are more likely to injure...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Specialist Disability Housing (SDA)
Some people with very high needs will require special accommodation that enables them to receive the supports they need. The National...
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