Allied health potential ‘unlocked’ in South Island initiative
Unlocking the potential of the allied health workforce and improving patient care delivery will be helped by the accreditation of New Zealand’s first Calderdale Framework practitioners, believes the South Island Alliance.
Free online dementia education a hit with Kiwi health professionals
An online dementia education module has received positive feedback from health care professionals across the country since it was launched last year. Over 300...
Empowering staff through education and expectations
JUDE BARBACK talks to the team at Ultimate Care Group’s Bishop Selwyn care facility in Christchurch about how an initial bid to retain staff by implementing an education programme has now become a way of life, with staff pushing the bar higher.
ITOs partner with Iwi to increase career opportunities
Ten industry training organisations have signed an agreement with Waikato Tainui to further career opportunities for its people.
Disability not stopping Wellington Support Worker achieve her goals
Support worker Jenna Maguren shows that her disability isn't a barrier to getting trained and qualified in her role.
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Pulse check: Bupa’s latest workforce development initiatives
INsite catches up with Bupa’s Managing Director Jan Adams to discuss ways that Bupa enables and empowers its staff to progress.
Aged care and home care sectors keen to improve workforce literacy
Calls for the Government to prioritise adult literacy have resonated with the aged care and community support sectors, which recognise numerous benefits of improving their workforce’s literacy skills. By REBEKAH FRASER.
Apprenticeship now recognised by Society of Diversional Therapists
The apprenticeship in Community Facilitation now meets the qualification and competency requirements for registration with the New Zealand Society of Diversional Therapists.
“Humbled and honoured” – Kristine Bartlett nominated for New Zealander of the Year
Aged care worker and equal pay crusader Kristine Bartlett has been named a finalist for the 2018 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year award.




























