What new aged care bills passed in Parliament?
Parliament has returned this week for the first time since May’s Federal Election – which saw the Labor Party...
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How does recent inflation impact you?
As Australia is beginning to feel the effects of inflation, you will likely see an increase in daily expenses and... -
How will aged care providers be keeping you safe from outbreaks this winter?
There has been a steep rise in COVID-19 related aged care deaths in 2022 compared to previous years, encouraging the new... -
What does it mean to take responsibility for your own health during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As COVID-19 case numbers soar, the Federal, State and Territory Governments have made it clear that they will not be... -
Winter safety: Getting a ‘winter’ COVID booster
Last week, Australia reached a count of over 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. -
Income Award changes and what it means for you
The recent changes to the Award for home carers may have an unintended effect on Home Care Package recipients, with the... -
Staff shortages in aged care have doubled in 12 months
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found that the aged care workforce crisis has doubled... -
Financial sustainability of the aged care sector continues to decline
The latest report from StewartBrown, a chartered accountancy firm, has revealed that the aged care sector is continuing... -
New report finds funding increase and sustainability plan needed for aged care
A newly released discussion paper from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has highlighted the need to increase... -
Award wage rise a positive for aged care workers
A review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and the modern award minimum wage by the Fair Work Commission has seen a 5.2... -
Recent data shows over 500 sexual assaults in aged care in three months
A recently released report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has found that 530 sexual assaults... -
Prime Minister announces new Cabinet, including aged care ministers
Last night, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Mark Butler as the new Minister for Health and Aged Care, filling... -
Labor wins Federal Election; Anthony Albanese is 31st Prime Minister
The Labor Party came out on top this Federal Election and is expected to form a majority Government, with new Prime... -
Be informed: What are political parties offering for aged care this Election?
The Federal Election is fast approaching with ballots to be lodged on Saturday, 21 May. There are so many political... -
What the aged care sector is asking for this Election
With the Federal Election less than a week away, political parties and candidates are making their last-minute promises... -
Nurses celebrated but union still calling out for support
Nurses of all kinds, including those working in aged care, are being celebrated for International Nurses Day today. -
Aged care discussion was animated and fiery during second leaders debate
Last night’s second leadership debate saw current Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony... -
Less than one percent of rentals in Australia are affordable to an Age Pensioner
The newly released Rental Affordability Snapshot National Report April 2022 from Anglicare Australia, peak social... -
Aged care a hot topic during the first Election Leadership Debate
The first Leadership Debate of the Federal Election campaign was held last night and hard-hitting questions were asked... -
Aged care workers set to go on strike for first time
A majority of aged care workers across five large aged care facilities have voted to go on strike due to ongoing anger... -
New study finds one in three retirees want to or have re-entered the workforce
National Seniors Australia, peak body for older Australians, has released research that found 20 percent of pensioners...
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