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  • 06 May 2025
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Supporting palliative care in residential aged care

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...

  • 16 Apr 2025
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Staff spotlight: a career-changing experience

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...

  • 15 Apr 2025
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Improving outcomes through GP-nurse collaboration in dementia management

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...

  • 19 Mar 2025
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Staff spotlight: stories of passion and professional growth

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...

  • 21 Feb 2025
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Staff spotlight: local GP finds her calling in aged care

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...

  • 24 Jan 2025
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Staff spotlight: care manager brings compassion to aged care

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...

  • 15 Jan 2025
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Changed behaviour in dementia: resources for residential aged care homes

Approximately 220,000 older Australians reside in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), with over half living with dementia (PLWD) at varying stages of severity. Among these individuals, 40% experience mild symptoms, while fewer than 1% face extreme challenges. These numbers highlight the significant...

  • 16 Dec 2024
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Essential contacts for residential aged care homes this Christmas

Residential Aged Care Home staff and residents can access key services throughout the Christmas period* to ensure support and care are always available. Explore the full list: Service Phone Hours RaSS 1300 004 242 7.30am – 5pm weekdays, including public holidays National Home Doctor 13 SICK 6pm â€...

  • 02 Sep 2024
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New information on changes to Chronic Conditions Management Items

Subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 November 2024 there will be a revised structure for items for chronic disease management. Aside from the change in name to Chronic Conditions Management, existing items will cease from 1 November* including: GP management plans (229, 721, 92024, 92055), ...

  • 14 Aug 2024
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National Residential Aged Care Home Telehealth Training Program

GCPHN is delighted to support the launch of the National Residential Aged Care Home Telehealth Training Program. In collaboration with 15 Primary Health Networks across Australia, this program aims to boost telehealth capabilities for Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) through comprehensive online ...

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