Social issues Reflect diversity People born overseas, or who have at least one parent born overseas, make up almost…Sarah RussellNovember 25, 2018
Aged Care Has government by media replaced consideration of evidence in aged care? Prime minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of a royal commission into aged care quality and safety…Sarah RussellSeptember 18, 2018
Aged Care ‘I’d rather die’: the horror stories of aged care don’t tell the whole story The government has finally announced a royal commission into aged care. Although the terms of…Sarah RussellSeptember 16, 2018
Aged Care ‘Robbed of precious time’: chemical restraints and aged care Mary’s 85-year-old husband had been in an aged care home for just over a week.…Sarah RussellSeptember 14, 2018
Aged Care Protect the vulnerable Many of our most frail and vulnerable older people live in aged care homes. Currently…Sarah RussellSeptember 6, 2018
Aged Care Better aged-care begins with more registered nurses in homes People are marching in the streets demanding better care for older Australians in aged care homes after…Sarah RussellJune 3, 2018
Mental Health Staying well with a mental illness: powerful lessons from a lifetime We hear so much about the depressing side of mental illness. The media focuses on…Sarah RussellApril 20, 2018
Aged Care The aged care crisis can be traced back to Howard’s Aged Care Act. We need a new act The hyperbole used by politicians, bureaucrats and lobbyists to defend heartbreaking stories about inadequate personal…Sarah RussellApril 20, 2018
Aged Care The aged care crisis can be traced back to Howard’s Aged Care Act The hyperbole used by politicians, bureaucrats and lobbyists to defend heartbreaking stories about inadequate personal…Sarah RussellApril 20, 2018
Aged Care Open disclosure is needed in all aged care homes How often does an incident in an aged care home escalate because management is afraid…Sarah RussellApril 18, 2018