Additional quality indicators for aged care introduced
The QI program is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with...
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Aged care quality could improve if allied health trainees receive financial assistance
Eligible nursing students will soon receive financial assistance during placements, but allied health students are being... -
Aged care advocates say home care support wait times are ‘misleading’
Council on the Ageing Chief Executive Officer Corey Irlam expressed concern about current Home Support Package wait... -
Super contribution changes could improve 370,000 aged care workers’ retirement outcomes
With the recent government announcement, aged care workers should still keep track of their super contributions -
New Aged Care Act: how your super could affect government support
Older Australians with unclaimed super should be aware of what the new Aged Care Act could mean for them -
New Aged Care Act: what’s happening and when?
With expected reforms soon to change the current Aged Care Act, older Australians and their families may be confused... -
New Aged Care Act unveiled: what happened to make it happen?
What made the cutting room floor for the new Aged Care Act, what does it mean for your hip pocket and the care sector at... -
One in two older Aussies could benefit from upcoming summit at Parliament House
Australian healthcare experts and government officials will meet on Thursday to discuss the importance for reforms in... -
StewartBrown Advisory releases new aged care data impacting rural Aussies
A new report by StewartBrown Advisory suggests that regional aged care facilities are most at risk of losing money if... -
Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care addresses government response to Royal Commission
How has the Australian Government addressed recommendations made by the Royal Commission and what still needs to be... -
Prime Minister Albanese appoints new Assistant Minister for Ageing
Why are advocates for older Australians praising the new ministry cabinet change? -
Government response sparks concern for advocates of older Australians
How a Seniors’ Dental Benefit Scheme could change the game for older Australians with poor oral health -
Australian Government invests $4.8 million dollars to combat elder abuse
A recently announced national campaign could reduce the risk of older Australians experiencing abuse -
Up to 33 percent of older Aussies could be at risk of gambling harm
What are foreign-matched lotteries and how could greater regulation of these reduce the risk of gambling harm for older... -
Aged Care Taskforce report concludes taxpayers can’t foot the bill
The government currently funds 75 percent of residential aged care and 95 percent of the home care sector. -
A new government strategy could impact how your personal information is shared
How could you be affected with the implementation of the new digital strategy? -
The number of Australians with dementia is expected to double by 2058
A health report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted concerning trends about the... -
Retired public servant facing homelessness after waiting years for priority housing
How discussions at the Federal Parliament could facilitate positive change for vulnerable older Australians looking for... -
Free service for eligible older Australians with Home Care Packages
How older Australians are benefiting from this service while using their Home Care Packages funds -
Thousands of doctors arriving in Australia could improve healthcare access for rural older Aussies
How rural healthcare could improve for older Aussies with more healthcare professionals arriving in Australia
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