by Jane | Care and Safety, Compliance
On the 11th March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Although they downgraded the status of the pandemic from a ‘public health emergency of international concern' in May 2023, it still remains a global health risk. This means...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
Around Australia we are hearing the term open borders, as in ‘the borders will be open in time for Christmas’ – or perhaps not, depending on what State or Territory you live in. While many people are rejoicing that they will be able to spend this holiday time with...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
Last week, I spent time in a remote community in South Australia. Whilst completing some aged care client assessments, I asked people what their intention was regarding getting the COVID vaccination once it was available to them. It was both interesting and disturbing...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
What’s so important about immunisation or flu vaccines? In the past, I haven't really considered getting a flu vaccination – after all, I am healthy and have no underlying health conditions. If I get any sort of cold or illness I tend to shake it off quickly, so...
