Tag: aged care
Strict hospital measures remain in place
STRICT measures remain in force at Millicent and District Hospital to prevent visitors from the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus.
They have applied for...
Safety the best gift of all for Mother’s Day
THE region's largest aged care provider has urged the community to be cautious this Mother's Day given the potential risk of COVID-19.
Mother's Day is...
Hydrotherapy pool ‘on track’
THE $6m Boandik Community Wellbeing Centre in Mount Gambier is on track to be completed in February and will usher in a new era...
Aged care health and safety in visitors’ hands
THE region's largest aged care provider has appealed to the wider community not to inadvertently bring the potentially deadly influenza virus into its facilities.
The...
Reference committee appointments confirmed
THE Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has confirmed the appointment of members to its Aged Services Industry Reference Committee (IRC), which will bring industry, health professionals, peak education and[...]
Community support builds
THE community continues to rally behind Boandik's multi-million dollar wellbeing centre as its January construction date nears.
Planning approval from Mount Gambier City Council has...
Aged care report presented
AUSTRALIA'S Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented a report following its inquiry into the quality of care in residential aged care facilities. Committee chair Trent Zimmerman said the inquiry examined the[...]
Aged care sector inquiry welcomed
TWO of the city's leading aged care providers have welcomed a Royal Commission into the aged care sector.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison last month announced...
Wattle Range issues discussed at candidate forum
RATE increases, population growth and aged care were among the top priorities at Tuesday evening's Wattle Range Council candidate debate.
Mayoral candidates Des Noll and...
Aged care centre groundwork begins
TREES were cleared across a large parcel of vacant land at Boandik Lake Terrace recently ahead of the construction of a $4.8m wellbeing centre.
Earth...
World at feet of young migrant
HAVING aspirations of studying law and psychology, young Australian citizen Chanceline Kakule has flourished after fleeing the demographic republic of Congo.
At the age of...
$4.8m seniors centre floated
THE region's largest aged care provider has called on the community to rally behind a proposed $4.8m wellbeing centre, which will include a long-awaited...
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2024 Group Training Employment Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards
LIMESTONE Coast apprentices and trainees have been recognised at the Group Training Employment’s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards.
This year’s...
