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Industry & Reform
Aged care sector reacts to reform delay
Providers welcome âmuch-needed breathing spaceâ, while peak bodies are urging government not to defer the release of thousands of additional home care packages, as older Australians wait up to 11 months for care.
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Digital Health
Healthcare sector is Australiaâs weakest cybersecurity link
The country's healthcare system consistently underperforms when it comes to cybersecurity, suffering the highest volumes of data breaches across sectors since 2018.
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Industry & Reform
Coalition reunites; new shadow ministry, Anne Ruston to retain aged care
The Liberals and Nationals have reunited under a new Coalition agreement, just a week after Nationals leader David Littleproud announced the Party would hold their 15 seats in parliament independently. The agreement was confirmed following a virtual Nationals party room…
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Industry & Reform
PM relegates aged care to outer ministry; Anika Wells moves on
All you need to know about the new minister and this week's parliamentary shake up.
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Industry & Reform
With the election behind them, will Labor shift focus to aged care?
After passing historic aged care legislation in November, the Albanese government swiftly shifted into election mode, opting for a more…
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In-home Care
Providers issue statement slamming âbrokenâ Support at Home program
With the new Aged Care Act deadline of July 1 fast approaching, providers and peak bodies alike are making their…
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Industry & Reform
Qld’s older people neglected, isolated and drained of finances â Inquiry
Queenslandâs elderly residents are suffering psychological and financial abuse and manipulation â often at…
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Workforce
Revised NSW workers’ comp reform passes milestone but challenges remain
Controversial reforms to workers compensation in NSW which brought unions to the steps of…
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Industry & Reform
Labor pledges $60m for aged care in the NT
Upgraded mental health care facilities and funds for a new residential care home will form the centrepiece of Laborâs grand…
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Industry & Reform
Fair Work targets aged care providers
A number of Australian aged care providers are being investigated to ensure staff are receiving the correct pay and entitlements.…
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AI
AI project to address over-prescribing in aged care
A Sydney researcher has received a $4.4 million grant for the development of an…
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Opinion
Beyond daily tasks: The real impact of domestic assistance
When searching for Home Care support for a loved one, particularly in the area…
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