Australia Day reminds us of more than just a single day of festivities—it’s a chance to reflect on our shared history, respect diverse perspectives, and celebrate the multicultural nation we continue to build.
The 12 Days of Christmas traditionally start on December 25th (Christmas Day) and run until January 5th. This period is also called Christmastide and can offer us all an excellent opportunity to focus on professional growth.
Oaktree retirement village in Coffs Harbour has raised $2,621 by staging a Spring Fashion Parade with all money raised going to charity.
Following the recent media attention, we have received a number of enquires about smoking in retirement villages. DCM Institute’s legal partners, MinterEllison, were kind enough to prepare the following article.
Hoarding is a complex issue. We share strategies for working with residents, engaging support networks, and navigating this challenge with professionalism and care.
Have a Go Day, is annual event held in Burswood Park that gets Western Australia’s seniors out for a day of free activities, socialising and health advice.
The DCM Institute hosted a masterclass earlier this week which looked at Disaster Management, with a focus on preparedness, response and recovery.
218 Keyton employees, 92 kind-hearted residents and 26 community groups. Keyton Connect shows how fun you can combine having fun with doing something for others less fortunate.
I was recently asked to review an employment contract for someone in childcare. What took me by (pleasant) surprise was a standard clause in the contract regarding Professional Development.
Time and time again, it is the retirement living and aged care staff who are caught in the cross hairs of negative media coverage. It is time we talk about their wellbeing.
On a recent visit to a village on the Central Coast of NSW, DCM Institute’s Operations Manager, Tiffany Folbigg, attended a local writers festival with residents.
Establishing professional boundaries is crucial. In this article, we explore how clear communication and delegation can ease the pressure on village managers.