The Business of Ageing
We are facing a rapidly ageing population that is creating both challenges and opportunities for those who are responsible for their wellbeing. Join Shaun Alexander as he sits down with leaders of the seniors living industry for honest, thought-provoking conversations on how we can improve the lives of older Australians, whilst maintaining a sustainable industry into the future.
Episodes
Natasha and Justin Chadwick from New Direction Care are a mother and son team who have turned the traditional aged care model on its head. Their Microtown community is exactly that - a miniature community where aged care and dementia residents live in real houses, connected to a town centre complete with shops, cafes and all the services that you would expect from a real village.
This enables residents to ...
What does it actually mean to be innovative? And how many people within your organsiation would you consider to be innovators? Is it the Head of Technology that just rolled out a company-wide digital transformation project, or could it be the carer who came up with a clever way to engage the residents they look after?
Innovation has traditionally been seen by many organisations as something that happens ...
The majority of people who work for not-for-profit organisations are driven by a fundamental desire to help others. As a result they tend to remain in the sector, and in many cases, within the same organisation, for the majority of their careers.
The work can be difficult, under-resourced and emotionally draining - but at the same time immensely fulfilling. Having a clear purpose in your day to day job is...
When most people think of aged care, they picture tired, dark old buildings that feel and act more like hospitals.
Managing Director of Calder Flower Architects & Interiors, Lara Calder is determined to change that perception, believing that there is no reason why the last place that you call home in this world, can’t also be one of the best.
Through thoughtful environmental design that conne...
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