The federal government has urged everyone over 65 to get a booster shot after data revealed 4 million Australians had been struck down by Covid-19 during the last wave. More than 2,600 Australians have died from the virus since October ...
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COVID-19 situation report shows unprecedented crisis
Almost a quarter of aged care shifts are being unfilled as the sector records a surge in COVID-19 related deaths among people living in residential care, a new report has shown. The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) published a situation ...
More »‘Appalling’: Omicron response blasted
Australia’s aged care sector was left unprepared to deal with Omicron as experts warn the government’s planning has been nothing short of “appalling”. Accusing the government of failing to roll out the booster program to residents fast enough, Australian Health ...
More »Unions call for defence force to support aged care workers
Peak unions and providers have called for the Australian Defence Force to assist workers struggling with rampant COVID-19 outbreaks and staff shortages. In a joint statement, the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) urged the Prime Minister to deploy the ADF ...
More »Industry battles ‘dire’ shortages as COVID-19 cases skyrocket
As the Omicron variant rips through the nation’s aged care sector, peaks are asking for swift action from federal cabinet to relieve critical shortages and residents under lockdown. The latest federal data has reported over 500 active COVID-19 outbreaks in ...
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