The CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has resigned after less than two years in the job. Robert De Luca quit...

Leaders’ actions are key to staff motivation and productivity. At QHC we have long known that a positive work climate with a sense of...

The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has appointed Dr Melanie Wroth as its first Chief Clinical Advisor. Commissioner...

Our thoughts – or the way that we interpret events in our life (past, present or future) – are integral to whether we emotionally feel...

The recent Federal Budget confirmed around $1.6 billion in funding earmarked for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) had been...

Today, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially announced a disability royal commission, having gained the necessary approvals from...

The Federal Treasurer Mr Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2019-20 Federal Budget at 7.30pm on 2 April 2019 and below are some highlights...

The recent release of the Federal Government’s National Workforce Strategy is disappointing, with much of the strategy a rehash of old...

At Quality Health Care we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture where all our staff are valued and recognised for...

A couple of recent announcements regarding reforms to the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program should provide some positive...

We have expanded our therapy team and have brought on an Occupational Therapist (OT) to increase the range of therapeutic services...

Assistive Technology (AT) will be easy to replace under a simpler process set to benefit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...

It can be difficult to stay positive when challenging situations present themselves, but a positive outlook is often key to overcoming...

It is looking increasingly likely that the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison is moving toward calling a royal commission into the abuse of...

Today’s blog post provides an update on the Royal Commission into Aged Care. The first fortnight of the Royal Commission into Aged Care...

A new screening approach to be introduced this year will ensure safe and quality support for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...

The Australian Government has announced an additional 10,000 home care packages as part of an $662M aged care investment to support older...

Working in a caring field – as a support worker, counsellor, nurse, psychologist etc. is highly rewarding. As carers we make a...

The expected demand for staff in the disability and aged care sectors means it is potentially a good time to consider these sectors as a...

Challenging and complex behaviours are common if there is damage to parts of the brain that control our impulses and regulate our...