Potential plan for seniors to return to work and keep their pension
In an attempt to help solve Australia’s significant labour shortage, the Federal Government is considering allowing...
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How can I continue to receive care if my local council stops delivering aged care services?
A new funding model from the Federal Government has caused some Victorian councils to stop providing aged care services... -
Financial elder abuse increased due to the pandemic, how can you protect yourself?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in elder... -
Dedicated dementia supports necessary for future of aged care
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Changes to reportable incidents in aged care better safeguard older people
A recent change to the reportable incidents in aged care by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will... -
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... -
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... -
Intergenerational storytelling project brings together residents and students
A digital storytelling project between a Queensland retirement village and a local school is bringing together residents... -
Interest rate increase to impact people considering aged care
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has made the largest jump over a quarter since the Global Financial Crisis... -
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... -
Older Australians faced with barriers to re-entering the workforce
Ageism, pension rules and scarce age-appropriate job opportunities have been identified as the main barriers for older... -
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... -
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day protect yourself from harm
This Wednesday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which shines an important light on elder abuse and how... -
Industry body releases new Workforce Planning Tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), an organisation working to improve the Australian aged care workforce,... -
ECH announces new Chief Executive
South Australian home care provider, ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home) has revealed their new Chief Executive (CE),...
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