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.
December 18, 2023
Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited is dealing with a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) in front of Deputy President Beaumont in Chambers in Perth (Whittaker)
December 15, 2023
Focused Health Care Pty Ltd will be a target today with a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) zeroing in via Fair Work Deputy President O’Keeffe (Video using Microsoft Teams) in Perth (Mills)
December 14, 2023
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has announced she is stepping down from Beyond Blue. Her replacement will be businesswoman and advocate Sam Mostyn.
December 14, 2023
Mandurah Medical Centre has a s.394 (application for unfair dismissal remedy) to answer under oath before Fair Work Commissioner Lim (video using Microsoft Teams) in Perth
December 13, 2023
Ambulance Victoria has another s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) to add its ‘rap sheet’ this time being reviewed by Fair Work Commissioner Perica (Video using Microsoft Teams) in Melbourne
December 13, 2023
Australian Unity is facing a s.394 (application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Fair Work Commissioner Allison (video using Microsoft Teams) in Melbourne
