Aged care sector looking for more funding and reform in soon-to-be-released Federal Budget
The 2022/23 Federal Budget will be dropping tonight with the aged care sector and organisations eagerly awaiting to see...
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A new dawn for DPS: investing in the future of care
The future of Australia’s top-ranking Aged Care and Disability Support digital and printed resources is looking... -
One year on from the Aged Care Royal Commission’s Final Report
It has been a full year since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety handed down its Final Report into... -
New service guides seniors through aged care minefield
SPONSORED STORY – A Gold Coast aged care community has kicked off the year with a unique program designed to... -
Aged care peak bodies prepare themselves for unified new entity
Major aged care peak bodies are preparing themselves for the next steps in creating a new overarching aged care industry... -
New visitor access guidelines to be national standard after Government endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed new visitation advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee... -
Aged care sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
Federal Government bows to sector pressure, deploys ADF in aged care
After weeks of denying the aged care sector’s request of deploying the Australian Defence Force in aged care, Prime... -
Government announces $800 bonus for aged care staff
The Federal Government has announced a $210 million support package that will provide $800 bonuses to aged care workers... -
Peak bodies call for national assistive technology program for older people with disability
The Federal Government needs to end age discrimination in disability support and provide older Australians living with a... -
Sector calls for defence force to be deployed in aged care, Government rejects request
Aged care peak bodies and unions are requesting for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to be brought in to assist in... -
COVID-19 super spreader variant causing havoc in aged care sector
With the aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, and the Government’s new attempt at a... -
Competition for ideas to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people
As we approach what can be an isolating holiday season for some older people, a Victorian community aged care provider... -
New $34 million aged care research centre announced at Flinders University
A $34 million Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research was unveiled on Wednesday, with the three year... -
Aged care sector’s major representatives announce intention to form new industry body
In a bid to change in line with the necessary reform to the aged care sector, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA),... -
LASA Excellence in Age Services Award winners announced for 2021
The award winners of the Leading Aged Services Australia’s (LASA) National Excellence in Age Services Awards were... -
Aged care providers recognised at ACSA awards for navigating a difficult year
The peak body for not-for-profit aged care providers, Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), announced the... -
Aged care sector urges Government to implement rights-based Aged Care Act
Twenty-five aged care and community peak bodies are calling on the Federal Government to commit to implementing a... -
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for in home and community aged care workers
On Wednesday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) announced that it recommends the COVID-19... -
COTA calls for ‘Essential Visitors’ for aged care residents
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is calling for action from State and Territory Governments to implement an... -
National Cabinet approves reduced visitor restrictions plan for aged care homes
Residents in aged care facilities will be able to get together with their loved ones again after National Cabinet agreed...
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