Fears for elderly as Blue Care slashes nurses in Bundaberg
LOCAL nursing representatives say they have been left “gobsmacked” by major staff cuts at three Bundaberg aged care homes.
Aged Care
Federal Aged Care Minister says SCCQ responsible for cuts
Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt says Southern Cross Care is responsible for cuts
Southern Cross Care defends nursing home cuts, families hit back
Cuts defended as families blast Illoura operator
Aged care staff cuts in the South Burnett
NURSES are about to have their work hours cut at two South Burnett aged care facilities.
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Truss slams inaction
UNCERTAINTY in the aged care sector will reach crisis point and will be felt for years to come, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss has warned.
Anger over aged care
NO new aged care beds or community care packages allocated by the Federal Government in the region in 2011.
Village gives aged new choices
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Going home a trial amid mud
On December 27, 2010, the Central Queensland town of Theodore became synonomous with the Central Queensland experience of the summer floods.
Houses may pay for care
NEW regulations being considered by the Federal Government could see older Australians using the value in their home to pay for aged care.
Residents say thanks to centre
THE Killarney Memorial Aged Care facility last week hosted the Allora Medical Centre to show their appreciation for their ongoing support.
New officer to keep communication open
MACKAY Regional Council has employed a community resilience officer to help aged care facilities and rural communities prepare for natural disasters.
Strangers increase quality of life
IT’S not easy becoming a friend to an older person living out their days in an aged care facility.
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