More children in residential care in Queensland than in other states, inquiry told
A Queensland inquiry has revealed that the state has a significantly higher number of children in residential care compared to other Australian states, examining the reasons behind this trend.
WA aged care residents to get free RSV vaccine after worst ever flu season
Western Australians aged 65 and older living in residential aged care will receive free RSV vaccinations following a severe flu season, with the program expected to significantly improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
More cases of violence in residential or foster homes are likely to come to light
The article highlights an expectation for increased visibility of violence cases occurring in residential and foster homes.
Lawyer who rescued family from fire in PR recovers at home: 'She fought to live and now needs a lot of care,' says mother
Juliane Vieira, a 29-year-old lawyer who saved her mother and cousin from a fire in a residential building in Cascavel, Paraná, is recovering at home after months in the hospital and requires ongoing care.
Sustainable Renovation: "The roof area doesn't care how many live under it"
In Estonia, a pilot project in Tartu aims to find sustainable renovation solutions for high residential blocks, representing potential strategies for 50 million apartments across Europe.
Hundreds of children placed in illegal care homes because of chilling failures
A report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee revealed that hundreds of children are placed in illegal care homes, with unregistered housing being used for about one in ten children in residential care, despite government pledges to eliminate this by 2027.