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In-home Care
Senate inquiry report delivers dire warning
A Senate Community Affairs References Committee report has uncovered the true scale of delays faced by older Australians, detailing their âdevastating, irreversible and sometimes fatal impactâ on health and wellbeing.
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Wages
Pay bump for 400,000 aged care workers
The pay rise, a result of the Fair Work Commissionâs (FWC) work value case decision, brings welcome changes for the sectorâs workforce, in particular aged care nurses and personal care workers who have long advocated for better pay and recognition.
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Policy & Reform
Aged care needs to get honest about VAD
Over 8,000 people have applied for VAD since the first law was implemented in Victoria in 2019. Yet, of 72 providers surveyed, 70 per cent do not provide any information to the public about VAD access in their facilities.
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Policy & Reform
Gov’t releases final aged care rules
The Albanese government has released the final version of its aged care rules, alongside updates to the sector's Star Rating system which will see provider's meet both their total care minutes and RN minutes to receive 3 stars or higher.
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Policy & Reform
Watchdog exposes gaps in aged care reform
A new statutory report from the Inspector-General of Aged Care has delivered a stark assessment of Australiaâs progress in transforming its aged care system, warning that more action is needed to fully implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission.
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Policy & Reform
Labor’s hand forced on home care packages
Despite Minister Raeâs emphasis on bipartisanship the opposition was quick to highlight that Minister Rae was reportedly excluded from the key negotiations between the government and the Coalition that led to the Home Care Package agreement.
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Funding
Tassie aged care welcomes $31m investment
Six aged care providers across Tasmania are set to receive more than $31 million in government funding, earmarked for crucial expansion and upgrading of services as part of the federal government's Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).
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Career & Learning
CPD: Your career compass
The thought of accumulating a minimum of 20 hours of CPD per registration period might feel like a chore, it neednât be. By approaching CPD strategically, you can transform it into a powerful tool for career advancement and personal growth.
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Tech & Innovation
ARIIA grants to boost innovation
Fourteen aged care providers across Australia are joining forces to address critical issues facing the sector, thanks to a new grant program from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA).
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Wages
Qld frontline workers pay rise threatened by budget
Frontline workers, like nurses, police, teachers, and firefighters, are fighting for pay bumps after the state's budget dropped last week.
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Dementia
Australians behind brain health breakthroughs
Australian scientists are on the brink of massive breakthroughs in brain health. New treatments, early screening, and even a potential vaccine for Alzheimer's disease are emerging, offering hope for the future.
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Opinion
Planning for upcoming aged care act changes
With the government affording providers extra time before the new Aged Care Act comes into forces, optimising processes and practices to ensure the delivery high quality care is critical.
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