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ACCPA asks for changes to funding system
Australia's aged care providers have asked to address workforce and worsening operating losses in the upcoming federal government's budget. Today,…
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Aged care advocacy group chief resigns
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has welcomed deputy chair Graeme Prior as its new leader after chair member…
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Albo pledges $10b to fix housing crisis
The Albanese government will invest $10b in a housing future fund to open up social and affordable lodging to Australians.…
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Australian-first aged care falls prevention trial
New assistive technologies to help predict and prevent falls among residents will be trialled in one Victorian aged care home.…
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Industry peak chief pushes for pay rise for all aged care staff: podcast
One of Australia's major aged care peaks has said expanding the 15 per cent pay rise to all staff is…
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COTA chief speaks on Star Rating System: podcast
Providers are calling on the government to scrap the new Star Rating System, saying the current assessment reflects historic non-compliances…
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‘Our collective efforts have impact’: Indigenous rights advocate named Senior of the Year
Human rights and social justice advocate Professor Tom Calma has been named Australia's 2023 Senior of the Year. The ACT-based…
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Perth aged care worker charged over alleged attacks on residents
A man has been charged with indecently assaulting three different women in two different Perth aged care homes. WA Police allege the first…
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Automation promises the support Australia’s aged care workers need – opinion
In a sector that epitomises meaningful work, it's only recently that technology has emerged that can aid staff and facilities…
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How academics pave the way for healthy ageing: podcast
An annual forum has highlighted the crucial role of research in creating new ways to achieve healthy ageing. The 'Healthy…
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Preparing aged care for next year’s reforms: podcast
A researcher has raised concerns about the aged care sector's readiness to have mandated 24/7 nurses onsite and provide 200…
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The value of providing home care outside the home – opinion
Over the past ten years the range of care and support that can be easily accessed by elders who depend…
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Southern Cross Care chief defends new care model
A controversial decision to move lifestyle and admin staff into carer roles has been defended by one of Australia's major…
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AI funding to upgrade quality in aged sector
Australia's major scientific research organisation has granted researchers from Victoria University over a million dollars to speed up the use…
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No third booster for residents amid fifth wave
Australians, including vulnerable groups, will not be asked to roll up their sleeves for a fifth Covid-19 vaccine just yet,…
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Age and veteran pensioners get $4,000 boost
Age and veterans pensioners will soon be able to work more without it affecting their Centrelink payments. It comes after…
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Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast
A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…
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Aged care workers set to receive pay rise
Aged care workers are set to receive a 15 per cent interim pay rise after the Fair Work Commission ruled…
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A provider’s take on the budget and aged care reform: podcast
Rising costs of living are hitting aged care providers hard and recent federal budget has offered little relief, according to…
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Ageing population care sectors ‘next great test’
Aged care providers will buckle under Australia's ageing population unless swift action is taken to meet an oncoming wave of…
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Aged care workers may benefit from new work reforms
Parents, carers and older Australians would be able to take their bosses to the Fair Work Commission to fight for…
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‘There are a lot of eyes on us’: New ACCPA chief shares unity plans
The new head of Australia's aged care provider peak has revealed the organisation's top priorities for the sector. Tom Symondson,…
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Budget ‘better than nothing’ but promises ‘no reform’: aged care experts
Aged care advocates and experts have said the federal government's first budget fulfilled key election promises but does not financially…
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Aged care nurse fined $25k for working with Covid-19
A nurse who attended work at a south-east Melbourne nursing home while infected with Covid-19 has been fined $25,000. On…
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Why aged care providers are losing money: podcast
Two-thirds of Australia's aged care providers are operating at a loss, according to recent data, with inflation rates driving up…
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