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Have your say on the future of aged care

21-02-23

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to advance innovation and research into aged care, for the benefit of all Australians. […]

Anniversary of Apology to Stolen Generations

13-02-23

13 February each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal.

Happy Lantern Festival

05-02-23

The Lantern Festival, is a holiday celebrated in many Asian countries on the first full moon of the new lunar year, marking an end to Lunar New Year/Spring Festival activities. […]

Air monitors research combating COVID-19

24-01-23

“Placing CO2 air monitors in public spaces, such as hospitals, schools and aged -are facilities, could play a major role in the battle against airborne respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 […]

Happy Lunar New Year

22-01-23

2023 is the lunar new year of the Rabbit – a symbol of peace, prosperity and longevity in Chinese culture and predicted to be a year of hope.

Celebrating ten years of aged care service

19-12-22

Earlier this year a survey by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation revealed that one in five aged care workers were planning to quit their jobs.

A new chapter starts in Whyalla

25-11-22

On 25 November 2022 Helping Hand officially took full ownership of Kindred Living in Whyalla.

Apology anniversary a time to reflect

16-11-22

16 November each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians.

Helping Hand achieves Inclusive Employer status from the Diversity Council of Australia

14-11-22

According to the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA) when organisations take action to become an inclusive employer and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, everyone benefits. Here at Helping […]

Helping Hand’s 2021-22 Annual Review is now online

03-11-22

Helping Hand’s 2021-22 Annual Review celebrates our workforce and captures the achievements and milestones of our organisation.

Have your say about in-home care services reforms

02-11-22

The Australian Government is changing the way in-home care services are provided to older people, and they want to hear your views.

Have your say about Aged Care Quality Standards

29-10-22

The Department of Health and Aged Care is reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards, and is seeking feedback on a new, strengthened version of the standards, from providers, workers, clinicians […]

Disability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022

21-10-22

Come and meet the Helping Hand team at the #MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022. The Expo is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October 2022 at the Adelaide […]

National Carers Week 2022

17-10-22

National Carers Week, 16-22 October, is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of Australia’s 2.65 million carers and their caring roles.

Allied Health Professions Day 2022

14-10-22

It’s Allied Health Professions Day, celebrating Australia’s 200,000+ allied health professionals, who represent more than a third of the health workforce.

Ageism Awareness Day 2022

07-10-22

Friday 7 October 2022 is Ageism Awareness Day – time to shift attitudes towards older age and older people and end ageism.

Update to vaccination requirements for visitors

23-09-22

As of 12.01am Friday 23 September 2022, visitors entering an aged care facility are no longer required: To show evidence of current Influenza or COVID 19 vaccinations Undertake a COVID […]

Dementia Action Week 2022

19-09-22

Dementia Action Week 2022 runs from 19 to 25 September.

It is R U OK? Day

08-09-22

Thursday September 8 2022 is R U OK? Day, and we acknowledge this day as reminder that every day is the day to ask, ‘R U OK?’ and start a […]

Future is bright for Whyalla aged care

01-09-22

Helping Hand to proceed with acquisition of Whyalla aged care organisation Kindred Living.

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