Posts by Team MCCS
Aged Care Reforms
The Australian Government is making changes to the aged care system in response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. These changes – known as the aged care reforms – will improve aged care in Australia for all. Here, you can learn more about the aged care reforms and…
Read MorePathways to Accessing Aged Care in Australia
The older we get, it’s important to ensure that we receive the care and support we need to maintain our quality of life. For many seniors, this means accessing home care services. In Australia, various options are available, but navigating the system can be overwhelming. From understanding eligibility criteria to finding the right provider, many…
Read MoreFind Purpose and Keep Moving: How Volunteering Can Keep Seniors Active and Engaged
Finding ways to stay active and engaged is important. One way to do this is through volunteering. Volunteering benefits the community and provides you with a sense of purpose and fulfilment. We’ll explore the benefits of volunteering for seniors, the different volunteer opportunities available, and how to get started as a senior volunteer. Benefits…
Read MoreUnlocking the Secrets to Active Ageing: How Reablement and Wellness Can Help You Live Your Best Life
As a society, we are living longer than ever before. Advances in medical technology and healthier lifestyles have contributed to this trend. However, living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living better. As we age, we may experience a decline in physical and cognitive abilities, which can impact our quality of life. But there is good news.…
Read MoreAll About Home Care Packages and How to Find a Provider
As we age, we may struggle more with everyday tasks that were once easy for us. This is where a home care package can help. A Home Care Package (HCP) can help older Australians remain independent and enjoy a better quality of life. In this blog, we’ll explore what a home care package is, how…
Read MoreOngoing Opportunities for Support Workers
Spanning across four locations in the Hunter and the Central Coast, we’re a big organisation loaded with career opportunities, ranging from entry-level and traineeships to corporate and executive roles. As an award-winning workplace, we deliver in-home aged and disability care services, including household help, personal care, respite, shopping, allied therapies, nursing, transport, home modifications, and…
Read MoreSummer Client Newsletter
The Summer edition of Maitland Community Care Services’ newsletter is out now. Grab yourself a cuppa, and have a read. Click here to read the newsletter.
Read MoreA message for older Australians on COVID-19 safe behaviours
Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Anika Wells MP and Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has written to older Australians to provide information and encouragement on: accessing antiviral treatments ensuring vaccinations are up to date. Read the joint letter to older Australians. With COVID-19 cases increasing in the current wave, we all have a…
Read MoreThe Fair Work Commission’s Work Value Case and Our Hope for All Direct Care Staff
By Jenni Allan, CEO of ADSSI Limited My colleagues and I applaud the recent announcement of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) interim decision on its Work value case – Aged care industry recommending a 15% pay increase for some classifications of aged care workers in Australia, with the possibility of more and wider-reaching wage increases…
Read MoreInternational Day of Older Persons
Saturday, 1 October, is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. It’s a day to celebrate the resilience of older persons in a changing world. Older people contribute in many ways to their families and communities. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we all saw the heightened limitations older people faced and how their contributions and…
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