Why Palliative Care Matters

Nobody likes to think about dying, and many people struggle to accept that a loved one is approaching the end of life. However, greater awareness and understanding of the situation can lead to better preparation, and communication - and better outcomes for everyone involved. Accepting that death is near allows you to access services –…

ByRobyn Foyster18/05/20220Comments

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COVID-19 Is Not A Choice Between Young And Old

Natasha Chadwick, the CEO of NewDirection Care, and a leading advocate for change in the aged care industry, speaks out about the needs of our aged care residents in the wake of Victoria’s second wave coronavirus outbreak. “Older people who live in the aged care sector and the people who work in the aged care…

ByNatasha Chadwick08/08/20200Comments

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NewDirection Care CEO Natasha Chadwick On Supporting Staff And Residents During The COVID-19 Pandemic

NewDirection Care CEO and Telstra Businesswoman of the Year Natasha Chadwick talks about the key health and wellbeing issues of her staff and residents, steps taken to protect and support them. She also explains what’s helped since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australian shores. Here is Natasha's first person account of how she and her courageous…

ByNatasha Chadwick11/06/20200Comments

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NewDirection Care CEO Natasha Chadwick: My Year As Telstra Business Woman Of The Year

In the week that the 2020 Telstra Business Awards’ winners for each state were announced, NewDirection Care CEO Natasha Chadwick praised the female leaders being recognised for their contribution to the world of business and the wider community. Here, she reflects on what winning the award meant for her personally. There’s been a lot happen…

ByNatasha Chadwick05/05/20200Comments

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Game Changers: Sarah Harris Meets Aged Care Expert Dana Sawyer

Frustrated by the lack of professional advice and services to help give her then 69-year-old mum the care she needed, Dana Sawyer took it upon herself to ensure it never happened to anyone else. Joining up with former nurse Jayne Maini, the pair have grown MyCarePath Consultants into a tour de force of hands-on personalised aged…

ByThe Carousel21/06/20170Comments

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A Dementia Doll Miracle That Will Melt Your Heart

Maxine Daniel uploaded the inspiring video to her Facebook page with the caption: "My Christmas gift to my lovely Nana Lilly (who sadly has dementia) was a Baby Annabell doll. Her reaction is a joy to see and melts my heart." The emotional video has been viewed over three million times. Maxine says it's the best Christmas present…

ByThe Carousel21/01/20160Comments