The danger of a pay rise for aged care workers
· Aged care workers deserve a pay rise, and self-funding aged care recipients should contribute more.
· Taxpayers shouldn't subsidise preserving individual wealth for inheritance.
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The danger of a pay rise for aged care workers
· Aged care workers deserve a pay rise, and self-funding aged care recipients should contribute more.
· Taxpayers shouldn't subsidise preserving individual wealth for inheritance.
· The rising costs and wages in aged care will impact disability and personal care services.
· To address the lack of workers in the disability sector, the government will increase NDIS payments.
· Climate change should unite the world, as it's a pressing global issue that demands action.
Antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs highest in aged care facilities: study
· New data from UNSW Sydney reveals that UTIs caused by E. coli in aged care facilities in Australia show higher antibiotic resistance compared to hospitals and t...
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Antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs highest in aged care facilities: study
· New data from UNSW Sydney reveals that UTIs caused by E. coli in aged care facilities in Australia show higher antibiotic resistance compared to hospitals and the wider community, with a resistance rate of 20-30%.
· The study, led by A/Prof. Li Zhang, also found a reduction in UTI antibiotic resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· This research can help guide future treatment decisions for UTIs, prompting the need for clinicians and policymakers to reevaluate trimethoprim as the first-line antibiotic for UTIs in Australia, considering the evolving resistance patterns.
· The team aims to further investigate the origins of highly resistant E. coli strains in aged care facilities to better address antibiotic resistance challenges in UTI treatment.
Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity'
· Aged-care workers celebrated with streamers and tears after the Fair Work Commission granted them a significant pay rise, aiming to provide dignity in caring for older Australians.
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Aged care workers get big pay bump in 'win for dignity'
· Aged-care workers celebrated with streamers and tears after the Fair Work Commission granted them a significant pay rise, aiming to provide dignity in caring for older Australians.
· The decision will increase wages for about 400,000 workers by up to 28%, addressing years of advocacy by the Health Services Union.
· The commission acknowledged the value of direct-care employees with a 15% interim pay rise in 2022, with further increases now secured across the sector.
· The landmark decision was praised by union leaders and industry bodies, emphasising the importance of ensuring carers can work without financial hardship.
· The federal government has committed to supporting the pay rise, recognizing its impact on improving aged care services for older Australians.
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