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Aged care provider underpays staff $1.39m

Goodwin Aged Care Services has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying 335 workers more than…

Over-85 population set to triple within 40 years

Australia’s population is ageing faster than expected, with the number of people aged 85 and over projected to triple by…

Aged care home rocked by alleged knife attack

An 85-year-old volunteer has been arrested after an alleged knife attack on a worker at an Adelaide nursing home, with…

Aged care workforce in One Nation firing line

One Nation’s plan to slash temporary migration has drawn criticism from aged care leaders and workforce experts, who warn Australia…

Govt-owned sites open for aged care projects

The Tasmanian government has opened expressions of interest for new aged care and assisted living developments on 13 government-owned sites,…

Carers struggling to access respite, advocates warn

Dementia Australia and Carers Australia are calling for an urgent national review of respite care, warning that many carers struggle…

Aged care staffing agency suspended

Barton Care faces possible licence cancellation after Victoria’s labour hire watchdog alleged serious breaches involving worker qualifications, award compliance and…

Wait times drop, IAT bill stalls

New quarterly data shows older Australians are receiving aged care funding faster, with wait times falling across most priority categories…

Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care named

Kate Pope has stepped into the role of acting Inspector-General of Aged Care, overseeing reform implementation and accountability measures while…

HammondCare expands home care footprint

A major aged care acquisition will see HammondCare expand its home care operations across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra, with…

Paid Prac expanded for health students

Students training in 10 additional health professions will be eligible for paid placement support under a federal expansion designed to…

Older Australians underestimate RSV risk 

A survey suggests many older Australians understand RSV can be a serious illness but do not see themselves as personally…

WA’s $20m for safer recovery after hospital

A new $20.3 million WA pilot will combine nursing, allied health and 24/7 wearable monitoring technology to help older people…

Telstra outage reveals health system vulnerability

The Telstra outage disrupted more than emergency calls. Experts say modern healthcare’s dependence on mobile networks means telehealth, medical devices…

Australians living longer, but not healthier

Australians are living longer than ever, but rising rates of chronic disease, dementia and mental illness mean many are spending…

Anglicare Sydney finalises Infinite Care acquisition

Anglicare Sydney has finalised its acquisition of Infinite Care, expanding to 46 homes and 7,500 staff. Leaders say the move…

Daughter under investigation after aged care death

Police are investigating the death of an 84‑year‑old woman at a Rooty Hill aged care home after her daughter allegedly…

Global investor acquires Estia Health

Stonepeak and Axight Capital Limited will acquire Estia Health from Bain Capital, with the aged care provider confirming its leadership…

Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner steps down  

Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly will step away from the role at the end of her secondment,…

Diphtheria spreads in NT, SA and WA

Australia is experiencing its largest diphtheria outbreak since national records began, with 230 cases reported this year and health authorities…

Australia’s pandemic preparedness tested

The MV Hondius outbreak, which killed three passengers, has revived memories of the Ruby Princess disaster, but experts say swift…

Taser cop’s actions ‘not justified’, inquest told

An inquest into the death of 95‑year‑old Clare Nowland has heard that both a police officer and a paramedic believed…

Inspector-General of aged care resigns

Inspector‑General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel Brown will step down on 31 July 2026, citing expanded international responsibilities and the…

Older Australians to receive free RSV vaccine from May

Eligible Australians aged 75 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over, will soon receive…

Vic Health Minister departs, Premier appoints new cabinet

Victoria’s health system enters a new chapter as Health Minister Mary‑Anne Thomas steps down, with Premier Jacinta Allan appointing Harriet…