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World Parkinson’s Awareness Day 2023

11-04-23

Tuesday 11 April is World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. It’s an international day of recognition for Parkinson’s – a time to raise awareness of how the condition affects individuals and their […]

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World Health Day 2023

07-04-23

Friday 7 April 2023 is World Health Day, and it is the day the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together […]

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Trans Day of Visibility 2023

31-03-23

Trans Day of Visibility is today, 31 March. It is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. For many gender […]

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Helping Hand finds a way to meet increased nursing demands

28-03-23

Helping Hand has partnered with ACCPA to attract 12 Registered Nurses into an RN Graduate program that will help them transition to the sector.

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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. […]

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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.

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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A new chapter starts in Whyalla

25-11-22

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

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Apology anniversary a time to reflect

16-11-22

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

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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 […]

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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. 

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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