Dementia Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s swift action in prioritising aged care in the first week of the new parliament.
Maree McCabe AM, CEO Dementia Australia said we are looking forward to working with the Albanese government to implement these and other measures that support dementia including targeted education.
“Dementia education is a priority and needs to be embedded of the urgent solutions to the current aged care workforce crisis and as a long-term solution,” Ms McCabe said.
“All registered nurses, all new care staff and all those currently working in the aged care system must have a minimum level of dementia care education, as recommended by the Royal Commission almost 18 months ago.
“This is critical to deliver the impact needed to raise the quality of care for all those living with dementia.”
The pandemic continues to present workforce challenges across every sector, Dementia Australia has recommended a number of short, medium and long-term solutions to the new Federal Government.
These include encouraging all care workers to
