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Industry & Reform
New year, same aged care crisis: Longer wait times, facility closures and hospital strain
Recent government data reveals that wait times for accessing aged care services have continued to grow year-on-year. The Productivity Commission's…
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Industry & Reform
Minister for Aged Care promoted to Labor cabinet
Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells has benefitted from a recent party reshuffle, in which Prime Minister Anthony…
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Industry & Reform
Life and death on the waitlist
An 86-year-old Adelaide Hills man has tragically personified the problem's surrounding assessments in the aged care system, requesting euthanasia under…
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Industry & Reform
Govt. funds targeted research into infection prevention
Healthcare-associated infections are the most common hospital-acquired complication in Australia, leading to readmissions, poorer patient outcomes and increased emotional and…
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Industry & Reform
$200 million more capital assistance to regions
The Albanese government has announced round two of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program, making a further $200 million available…
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News
Is minister’s praise of care minutes consistent with data?
The Aged Care Minister praised the increase in direct care minutes despite data revealing that less than half of the…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Aged Care Taskforce recommends wealth-based funding
The aged care taskforce has rejected the idea of a levy to cover the sector's costs and has recommended older…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Rich boomers may have to pay more for aged care
The Aged Care Task Force has advised that baby boomers who can afford to pay more for aged care should…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Aged care minister applauds “ambitious reforms” as facilities continue to struggle
Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has commended the Albanese Government's "ambitious" aged care reforms despite facilities struggling to reach…
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Industry & Reform
Govt allocates more than $2 billion to “boost” aged care wages
The Federal Government announced that over $2 billion is being invested to "boost" aged care wages. December 1 marked not…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Federal Government unveils new program for food and nutrition
Australian chef Maggie Beer and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have teamed up to introduce an innovative program focused on food…
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News
Opposition refutes Labor’s 98 per cent claim
An article by The Australian claimed the government’s promise of 24/7 registered nurses remained unfulfilled, despite last week's announcement. Government…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
‘Older people must be consulted’: Peak advocacy bodies call for public feedback
The federal government has asked for feedback from caregivers, stakeholders, older people, their families, and their carers on the framework…
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Industry & Reform
Albanese Government delivers 24/7 nursing mandate
The Albanese Government has fulfilled its promise of implementing the 24/7 nursing mandate across aged care facilities. From July 1,…
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Specialty Focus
How two women are fighting for reform in the aged care sector
In 2019, Amina Schipp met Yvonne Buters through a private Facebook support group when Amina’s mother died due to a…
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COVID-19
‘Still no sign’: Aged care homes still waiting for COVID-19 reimbursement
Aged care homes are being pushed further into debt as they are left guessing when an estimated half a billion…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Aged care task force considers all funding options for sector
A Federal Government task force assigned to find a long-term solution for sustainable aged care funding has suggested wealthier individuals…
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Industry & Reform
Labor breaks 24/7 nursing deadline
Labor has admitted it will miss its self-imposed deadline to have 24/7 registered nurses on-site at every Australian aged care…
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Industry & Reform
‘Lost our focus’: increased regulation distracting sector, expert says
The ramping up of regulation in aged care over the past two years has led to providers and staff losing…
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Industry & Reform
Concerns raised over new home care package rules
The federal government has rejected accusations it limited access to medication and walking assistance in its updated Home Care Package…
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News
Aged care minister reveals glimpse of providers’ star rating
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has given a sneak preview into the star rating system and how well aged care…
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Industry & Reform
Major changes aged care can expect in 2023
After a year of rapid changes around laws and mandates in aged care, the sector is looking ahead to more…
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News
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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Industry & Reform
Time to get to work and face the challenges of aged care reform – opinion
It is easy to be cynical about the new Australian government’s very first legislative bill to receive the endorsement of…
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News
Labor pitches ‘meaningful’ wage rise for aged care sector
The federal government will make a submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) today to propose a pay rise for…
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