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In-home Care
20,000 home care packages coming in October
The Coalition, Greens and crossbenchers passed an amendment to aged care legislation moved by ACT independent David Pocock, which will see the Albanese government deliver 20,000 home care packages before the end of October.
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In-home Care
HCP relief welcomed by the sector
While celebrating the news that more HCPs are coming, peak bodies and providers are also quick to highlight the ongoing challenges and the need for sustained, comprehensive reform.
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Culturally Informed Care
Racism is a public health emergency
A scoping review has revealed that racism within Australia’s healthcare sector is not limited to isolated incidents but is a structural problem, deeply embedded in the country’s social and institutional systems.
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Policy & Reform
Over 200,000 on the waitlist for care
The chair of a Senate Inquiry into aged care delivery has accused Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae of misleading older Australians about the number of Home Care Packages being released per week.
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Policy & Reform
‘They weren’t ready:’ Minister defends HCP delays
Senator David Pocock is once again increasing the pressure on the Albanese government in his demand for more Home Care Packages for older Australians, tabling a motion on Wednesday calling for the release of 20,000 packages.
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Policy & Reform
Aged Care Rules final draft released
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released the finale draft of new Aged Care Rules that will guide the sector through the rollout of the Aged Care Act.
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Policy & Reform
Join the Aged Care Council of Elders
The Council is seeking individuals with a variety of experiences within the aged care sector, including those who are currently receiving aged care services at home or in residential facilities, as well as those who provide care for older people,…
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Workforce
84 ENs to be sacked from Qld aged care
Queensland’s largest aged care provider has said it can no longer sustain the “funding gap” created by mandatory care minutes and will need to replace enrolled nurses with personal care workers.
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Funding
ARIIA accelerator grants recipients announced
From wearable tech, AI-powered end-of-life assessments, and new approaches to culturally informed care, the 2025 ARIIA Accelerator Grant recipients are driving Australian aged care innovation.
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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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AI
Why is uptake of AI in healthcare slow?
Proponents of the technology say that over the coming decades, AI has the potential to save hundreds of thousands, even millions of lives. Professor Turgay Ayer explores how AI is impacting healthcare today and what's to expect in 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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