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UnitingCare Australia Care for Change

WebThe UnitingCare network is one of the largest networks of social services providers in Australia, supporting 1.4 million people every year across urban, rural and remote communities and powered by over 50,000 staff and 30,000 volunteers. The UnitingCare network has been there for all Australians over the past 100 years.

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UnitingCare Queensland

WebUnitingCare provides aged care, disability support, health care and crisis response in Queensland, as well as several services in the Northern Territory through ARRCS. 07 3253 4000. www.unitingcareqld.com.au.

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A national call to action: it’s time to renew and rebuild …

Web“The health, social, and economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic will be seen for many years to come. To accelerate our recovery, we have to rebuild and reconnect with our friends, family, colleagues, and our community. We also need to ensure we are supported in building new relationships and maintaining them. This will ensure …

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Ageing to our Full Potential

WebThe UnitingCare Aged Care Network is the largest not-for-profit aged care provider in Australia. Our network supports approximately 97,000 older people, comprising 8.5% of total residential beds and 10% of Home Care Packages nationally. UnitingCare Australia works collaboratively across the aged care sector, especially with the Aged and

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Aged Care Quality Standards

WebSpiritual care, health and wellbeing. There is an increasing body of research that shows the importance of spiritual care in health and aged care in reducing distress, enhancing a person’s ability to cope with illness, and positively responding to changing life circumstances (Boero et al., 2005; Carr, 2008). Care that values spiritual

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Aged care – the way forward

WebThe Australian Aged Care Collaboration, representing more than 1,000 providers, today released its formal response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Called the “ Aged care – the way forward ” report, it recommends the Australian Government should immediately focus on the priority areas of: Human rights, …

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Ageing to our full potential – preparing for an older …

WebThe Australian population is rapidly ageing. In 2017, there were 3.8 million Australians aged over 65 comprising 15 per cent of the population (see Figure 1). By 2057, it is projected that there will be 8.8 million older Australians, comprising 22 per cent of the population.

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Paving the way to improved child wellbeing

WebPaving the way to improved child wellbeing. April 4, 2024. In Australia today, one in six children live in poverty. But many more children face disadvantage on multiple fronts. These early experiences of social exclusion, spanning from lack of access to health services, vulnerability in early childhood development, as well as limited connection

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Measuring what Matters

WebGood public health analysis draws on rates of mortality, morbidity, physical functioning, economic cost, duration, mental and emotional well-being, social functioning, general health perceptions, pain, energy, disability- or quality-adjusted life years, and vitality. These measures, and others, are subcategorised by wide sets of demographic

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A Theology of Ageing

Webworkers, lack of integration of aged care with the broader health and disability systems, all point to an overall capacity limit, and a structural disadvantage of aged care in a nation that has enjoyed three decades of economic prosperity. To live out human dignity in fullness requires a redemption to this structural suffering.

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Aged care leaders unite in call for Australians to say …

WebCommonwealth Minister for Health Greg Hunt has said the nation owes a debt of gratitude to aged care staff for their dedication and courage, especially during this challenging time. A simple thank you will do. On Friday 7 August and in the lead up, Australians are being asked to say #ThanksforCaring.

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Uniting WA – UnitingCare Australia UnitingCare Australia

WebUniting WA’s programs span the areas of community and family services, disabilities and youth, mental health, independent living and accommodation services. 1300 663 298. [email protected]. unitingwa.org.au.

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UnitingCare Wesley Bowden

WebUCWB provides services throughout the greater Adelaide region, across mental health, aged care, childcare, disability, child and family support, psychology and financial wellbeing. They have over 140 years of experience of helping people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. 8245 7100. [email protected].

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Royal Commission

Webare unjust, systemic and preventable -in the health and well-being of citizens. An aged care system that is person-centred and consumer-directed recognises the agency of aged people and by fulfilling its funding commitments to aged care services, the Government recognises in the most simple way that aged care services are valuable. 22.

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Review of Financial Wellbeing and Capability Programs

WebThe impact of these programs over the longer term can also be significant. Research conducted after the 2009 Victorian bushfires showed the impacts of these disasters are very long lasting, with effects on mental health still being felt for a considerable proportion of residents 10 years after the event. The research surmised that the impact of

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Reforming the Aged Care System to Ensure Equity and Sustainability

WebSubmission to ACCPA’s White Paper into the Financial Sustainability of the Aged Care Sector. UnitingCare Australia, one of the largest networks of social service providers in the country, acknowledges the need for urgent reform of our aged care system.

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Independent Review of Overseas Health Practitioner Settings

WebIntroduction. UnitingCare Australia welcomes the release of the Independent Review of Overseas Health Practitioner Settings – Interim Report and the recommendations endorsed by National Cabinet towards addressing the workforce challenges currently impacting the Health Care and Social Assistance sector.. The UnitingCare network is the …

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A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector

Webthe provision of care. For example, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority is now undertaking cost studies on the provision of care in residential aged care facilities. While there is significant diversity in the services delivered by CSOs through grant agreements, there would be value in an independent body undertaking

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