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Care Manager Regina Huang has been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. Here she shares her journey of returning to study while working full-time in aged care. “As a Nursing Manager in a Residential Aged Care H...
Palliative care plays an important role in the community. Care Manager at St Andrews Aged Care, Regina Huang, says she feels incredibly fortunate to have been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. “My passion for d...
For many registered nurses, working in the residential aged care homes sector is more than just a job – it’s a calling. Monalisa Arcenas-Baterna, a registered nurse and quality education manager at BUPA Merrimac, says working in aged care has been nothing short of life changing. With a backgroun...
As a dedicated family practice managing approximately 100 residents across five to six nursing homes, effective coordination between healthcare providers is crucial in delivering optimal care for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. This article explores the challenges faced and proposes...
A new four-part vodcast series explores the benefits of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive from the perspective of Residential Aged Care Home residents, general practitioners, nurses, aged care providers, practice managers and Primary Health Networks. Expert panellists discuss the need for...
One of the biggest hurdles in assessing patients with dementia is that they are often unable to provide a reliable history. Symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked, especially in early stages. In aged care settings, clinical assessments are often difficult due to multiple factors, including pat...
Finding purpose in aged care Two dedicated Gold Coast nurses – each with their own unique journey – have found their passion in caring for aged care residents, particularly those living with dementia and complex wounds. Though their paths into aged care nursing weren’t anticipated, Suman Debat...
Dr Simone Wright is a general practitioner who works exclusively in aged care. Here is her story of working as a mobile doctor in the Gold Coast residential aged care homes sector. A penchant for aged care “I have been working in a general practice for about 13 years now, and very early in my tra...
Aged care volunteers play a vital role in our community. Whether helping with hands-on tasks like gardening, delivering meals, driving a bus, or simply offering companionship, your time and kindness can brighten someone’s day. No experience or qualifications are needed – just a willingness to he...
Behind every residential aged care home, there are exceptional individuals dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Meet Regina Huang, a care manager who spends most of her time working at St Andrews Aged Care. “My role is both busy and rewarding. My day typically starts with ch...
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