Wage Rises for Community Sector Employees

Fair Work Australia has awarded pay rises of beteween 19% and 41% over the next 8 years. This provides important recognition to community care workers but also has profound implications for the community care industry.

Ageing Baby Boomers Drive Reform of Aged Care

This week saw the release of the long-awaited report of the Productivity Commission, "Caring for Older Australians", that is likely to reshape the Aged Care industry over the next 10 years. So what might older Australians expect from the aged care model proposed by the Productivity Commission compared to the current system?

KinCare Acquires Stanhope and Private Care as New Divisions

The CEO of Healthcare Australia, Mr Andy McRae, and the CEO of KinCare, Mr Jason Howie, have come to an arrangement where Stanhope and Private Care will become divisions of KinCare. By bringing three of Australia's leading providers of in home care and nursing services together, KinCare, Stanhope and Private Care can increase the range, depth and coverage of their services nationally.

Live the Life you Love

Residents from Canberra and Queanbeyan are invited to attend KinCare's FREE 'Live The Life You Love' Community Forum. Learn how community care services can help you live independently in your own home for longer.

Pampering day for local carers provides much needed break

A pampering massage or relaxing manicure at a peaceful beauty parlour can be an exciting thought for anyone, but for local women who are caring for loved ones, it is a very special treat.

A Helping Hand Keeps the Worry Away

Barbara and John recently started receiving support through a government funded Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Package that is provided by KinCare. These packages enable people to keep living in the homes they love. Attend a 'Living the Life You Love' Seminar and find out how community care services can help you continue living in your own home.

Alzheimer's Australia Memory Walk

40 staff and family members of KinCare participated in the Alzheimer's Australia memory walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's support services and research.

Alzheimer's Australia Memory Walk

26 KinCare staff are walking or jogging this weekend to support the Alzheimer's Australia Memory Walk.

HACC and Community Care Conference Presentations

KinCare presented four papers on the future of aged care a the recent HACC and Community Care Conference.

Positive Ageing

KinCare Launches Aged Care Packages to support Australia's Older People.

Nourish and Nurture

Are you not Eating Properly? Bored with your Current Diet? Nourish and Nurture is tailored to individuals and may include participation as part of a group, individual meal preparation in the home, menu planning, assistance with shopping and linkages to other community programs.

Bridging the Cultural Gap

KinCare signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Arabic Muslim Community, supporting the residents living in South East, Inner West, South West, and Western Sydney Local Government Areas.

KinCare Launches first KinCare Newsletter

After receiving many requests from clients and community organisations and representatives for a regular newsletter we are very pleased to launch our first edition.

NSW Respite Services

Are you providing unpaid care for a family member? Do you need a break? KinCare respite services may be able to help.

KinCare Launches Food Services Program

The Food Services program will assist client to understand their nutritional needs, access good food, store food appropriately and prepare and eat nutritious meals.