by Sara Byers | Apr 30, 2020 | Newsletter
1. UNION APPLICATIONS FOR PAID PANDEMIC AND SPECIAL LEAVE A number of unions have made applications to vary nine ‘health sector’ modern awards, including those that cover the aged care sector, to allow for paid pandemic and special leave. LASA will not be... by Sara Byers | Apr 30, 2020 | News
Aged care services are working hard to keep older Australians safe – and we need your help Aged care services are at the forefront of saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic, committed staff working harder than ever before to keep hundreds of thousands of... by Sara Byers | Apr 29, 2020 | Newsletter
A number of unions have made applications to vary nine ‘health sector’ modern awards, including those that cover the aged care sector, to allow for paid pandemic and special leave. LASA will not be supporting the applications in their current form, given... by Sara Byers | Apr 29, 2020 | News
The new, cost-effective Aged Care Assistant (ACA) program is promising powerful support for aged care providers, assisting their COVID-19 protection commitment as the risk of influenza rises and staffing challenges increase. The ACA training and placement program –... by Sara Byers | Apr 27, 2020 | News
The aged care sector can’t continue with the heavy cost of keeping home care residents safe from the virus, and the industry is at risk of collapse. This ABC Radio interview features LASA CEO Sean Rooney alongside Associate Professor Noleen Bennett, Senior...
