South Australian aged care and retirement living provider Resthaven has announced structural changes to its executive team, with several new appointments. Coming into effect since Monday, the not-for-profit provider’s senior branch has been revised “to better meet the requirements of the ever-changing compliance and reform environment in the aged care sector,” said Resthaven chief executive officer Darren Birbeck in a statement. The trigger for the shakeup was the resignation of executive manager strategy and governance Erika Comrie, whose last day in the role was 1 December. Tina Cooper – former executive manager residential and retirement living – has transferred to the new role of executive manager clinical governance and operational excellence. “Tina, who has been with Resthaven for 14 years, has the breadth of clinical expertise and organisational knowledge required to take on the challenge of this role,” said Mr Birbeck.
January 18, 2024
Resthaven’s retirement living portfolio – which sat within the residential services division – has transferred to community services, which is headed by Mel Ottaway. As a result, Ms Ottaway’s title changes from executive manager community services to executive manager community services and retirement living. A new senior position – retirement living operations manger – has been created to manage Resthaven’s retirement living portfolio. Matthew Cragg has been appointed to the role.
December 22, 2023
JHC Health Services Union and Healius Pathology Pty Ltd T/A Dorevitch Pathology are going toe to toe over a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Vice President Asbury in Chambers in Brisbane at noon today
December 21, 2023
Conscious Care Group Pty Ltd will defend itself in a s.394 – (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) matter now before Fair Work Commissioner Durham In Chambers in Brisbane (McKavanagh)
December 20, 2023
Aboriginal Health And Medical Research Council nsw has a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) to argue before Fair Work Deputy President Boyce (By telephone AEDT (NSW Time) in Sydney (Rambaldini)
December 20, 2023
Adjunct Professor Darryl O’Donnell is stepping down as CEO of Health Equity Matters after leading the organisation for eight years
December 20, 2023
First Nations leader Ms Andrea Kelly has been appointed as the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, commencing in January 2024.The Australian Government has announced a new term for the Aged Care Council of Elders. The Council of Elders provides a direct voice to the government about aged care reform and ageing well on behalf of older people.Anne Burgess AM remains as Council chair and is joined by new members: Ms Lynda Whiteway, who receives a home care package and is a carer for a family member with dementia. Ms Anna Harrison AM, who has strong connections with local culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Aunty Lynette Cullinane, a Mununjali woman with strong connections with First Nations peoples, particularly women and people in rural and remote areas. Ms Juliet Rankin, who has a background in palliative care and working in rural and remote communities. Major General Vikram Madon OAM, who is connected to local older culturally and linguistically diverse people, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse. Mr James Carey, who resides in an aged care home and is an aged care community volunteer. Dr John Davis, who is well connected to older people in aged care in his local community, particularly those from LGBTQI+ communities. Returning members are: Mrs Gillian Groom AO Dr Tom Calma AO Professor John McCallum Ms Margaret Walsh Ms Val Fell OAM Ms Gwenda Darling.
December 20, 2023
Former NSW premier Mike Baird intends to step down from his role as HammondCare chief executive next year. The move comes as speculation continues to grow that he will make a return to politics. ANZ Workforce Ex NSW Health ICT director joins Hills Health and more briefs Also, Mercy Health is modernising its recruitment and people management. By Adam Ang December 07, 2023 09:16 PM Photo: Andrew Pedrazzini OAM/LinkedIn Hills Health recruits former NSW Health digital director Andrew Pedrazzini OAM has been appointed as the new chief digital officer of hospital and aged care technology provider Hills Health.
