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Improvement needed but aged care ratings a good first step

THREE out of 14 Bendigo aged care homes have received unsatisfactory ratings in the federal government’s new online aged care star rating system, indicating “improvement [is] needed.” Despite teething problems with the new system, including claims its ratings are out of date, experts say it is a good first step in providing transparency and accountability … Continue reading

Town tragedy – community meets on aged care home future

Pyramid Hill community will form a working group to collaborate with the Loddon Shire Council on options for use of the town’s aged care facility after an emotional meeting with the commercial operators, who made the shock announcement they would close the home a fortnight ago. Loddon Times, September 24, 2019 Read more