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A rebel of her time – Betty does it her way

At just 13 years’ old Betty Lane was already taking risks and shunning convention, a trend that followed her throughout the rest of her life. It was 1942 and air raid sirens blared across the school at Bulimba and she knew she was meant to go into one of the air raid shelters. Curiosity got … Continued

10 October, 2024

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Unspent Funds in Home Care Packages

Some Home Care customers may have unspent funds available in their Home Care package. Here’s what you need to know about Unspent Funds.   What are unspent funds? Unspent funds are the left over money that you haven’t spent on goods, services or fees.   How do unspent funds accumulate? Unspent funds accumulate when you … Continued

28 June, 2024

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NDIA PACE System – What it means for Participants

What is PACE? PACE is the NDIA’s new computer system. It will eventually replace the NDIA’s existing system and will remove the requirement of service bookings.   How does PACE affect me as a Participant? PACE will allocate funding at the Category level rather than the service level meaning you have more flexibility on how … Continued

3 May, 2024

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Sandy’s Shift: From a New Zealand ED to Travel Nursing Down Under

My name’s Sandy and I started travel nursing when I joined HCA at the end of 2019 as I was finding it increasingly difficult to find funds for travel and mortgage commitments while having to work long and hard in a busy NZ ED. I seemed to have lost the passion I once had as … Continued

25 March, 2024

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Kelly Ramsdale, Registered Nurse SA

Kelly Ramsdale, Registered Nurse SA   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? I was many things before I studied my Bachelor of Nursing, including managing a café and cellar door, vintage hand (wine making) and hospitality. I also have a long professional history in business and administration but I actually … Continued

14 March, 2024

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Wards to Waterfalls: Experiencing Darwin as a Travel Nurse

Embarking on a new adventure can often lead us down the path to unforgettable experiences. This is precisely what travel nurse Ciara discovered during a recent placement in the NT with HCA. If you’d ever considered working in the Top End then read on:   How was Darwin, what would you recommend seeing while on … Continued

23 February, 2024

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Chelsea Eelbeck, NDIS Rostering Consultant SA

Chelsea Eelbeck, NDIS Rostering Consultant SA   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? I started working in medical administration in doctors and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, then moved to a nursing agency before joining HCA.   How long have you been with the HCA team? 7 years in August!!! … Continued

21 February, 2024

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Madilyne Woods, Registered Nurse Vic

Madilyne Woods, Registered Nurse VIC   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? Before joining HCA I specialised in looking after people with Dementia (Alzheimer’s) in residential aged care. I then furthered my studies and enjoyed leading a nursing team in providing the best quality care possible, built on compassion, respect … Continued

20 February, 2024

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Rhian Hogg, State Manager Home Care (SA & WA)

Rhian Hogg, State Manager SA & WA   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? Manager of Home Services and Care Coordination at ECH for 11 years   How long have you been with the HCA team? I joined with HCA in May 2023.   What is your favourite thing to … Continued

30 January, 2024

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Kelly Pickering, State Manager NDIS (QLD)

Kelly Pickering, State Manager QLD   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? I have worked in the Community Sector for over 15 years in many environments. This has included Child Protection, Foster Care and the NDIS since it started here in QLD many years ago.   How long have you … Continued

29 January, 2024

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Dionne Mclusky, State Manager NDIS (NSW)

Dionne Mclusky, State Manager   What was your professional background / work history before joining HCA? I am a qualified teacher, studying at Stirling University in Scotland. I have also worked on cruise ships and had the benefit to travel the world with it!   How long have you been with the HCA team? Coming … Continued

23 January, 2024

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Exploring Artistry & Identity: Q&A with First Nations Artist Beau Pennefather Motlop

To start 2024 with a bang, Healthcare Australia is thrilled to share its collaboration with proud First Nations man and artist Beau Pennefather Motlop. To celebrate the partnership and stunning artwork he’s created, we’ve created a limited edition scrub. There are only 500 of these made, with the first 250 set to be given away … Continued

15 December, 2023

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