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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberTop Stories
Can an aged care ‘passport’ cut training costs?
A new program allowing aged care workers to carry proof of previously completed training may save providers time and money.…
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7 NovemberSpecialty
Advocacy group calls for mandatory dementia education
Australia's peak body for dementia is pushing for compulsory workforce training to boost aged care services for people living with…
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7 NovemberSpecialty
Aged care industry still fighting for fairness following budget
This article was submitted before the pay rise decision made by the Fair Work Commission on Friday 6th. It’s been…
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3 NovemberPodcasts
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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3 NovemberNews
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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3 NovemberSpecialty
Quality food in aged care starts with a passionate kitchen team
An aged care provider is spearheading how to better present and deliver food to aged care residents. For-purpose aged care…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberNews
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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31 OctoberPodcasts
‘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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31 OctoberSpecialty
Adopt consistent VAD laws to help people with dementia: legal expert
Voluntary assisted dying legislation needs to be more consistent across Australian states and territories to improve accessibility for people living…
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27 OctoberNews
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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27 OctoberIndustry News
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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27 OctoberPodcasts
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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24 OctoberNews
What aged care can expect from the budget
The 2022-23 federal budget, to be announced tomorrow, will outline the government's plans for the coming term and treasurer Jim…
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24 OctoberPodcasts
Gender equity bill shows promise for ‘undervalued’ care sector: podcast
A government pledge to establish an expert panel looking into wage inequality in the care sector could significantly benefit women…
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24 OctoberAged Care Royal Commission
Experts raise ‘significant concerns’ around revised aged care standards
Aged care experts have raised significant concerns around the language and implementation of measures contained in the government's revised quality…
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20 OctoberSpecialty
Carer of wife with Alzheimer’s says he is ‘grateful’ for all their time together
Bernie and Barbara Donnelly, aged 91 and 95, have been married for 70 years, raised four children, and are now…
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20 OctoberPodcasts
65-year-old aged care resident publishes third book: podcast
A writer is proving that moving into residential aged care doesn't have to change your life. John Donohoe joined Uniting…
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20 OctoberNews
Sparrow returns as COTA chief
Australia's major advocacy group for older people has appointed former aged care peak lead Patricia Sparrow as its new chief.…
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20 OctoberPolicy & Reform
‘Up in arms’: 76-year-old home care recipient affected by new debit card rule
An Australian woman receiving at-home care has said recent regulation changes made by her provider has negatively impacted her independence.…
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17 OctoberSpecialty
Older Australians might be missing out on home care funding: Q&A
Unawareness among older Australians around accessing home care packages may lead to people passing up funding that would otherwise allow…
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17 OctoberPodcasts
Report shows abuse and neglect still rife in aged care: podcast
An audit from one of Australia's top advocacy groups has revealed harrowing stories of abuse and neglect in aged care,…
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17 OctoberNews
One in two carers experience high psychological stress, survey finds
A new survey has found carers are exposed to higher risk of mental illness and lower well being due to…
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17 OctoberAdvertorial
Five ways to streamline the procurement process in Aged Care
As Australia's aged care industry grapples with perennial issues such as staffing shortages, care quality, financial insecurity and inflationary pressures,…
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13 OctoberPodcasts
Expert raises Support at Home concerns: podcast
The suggested framework of a unified Support at Home program may have significant flaws that need to be urgently fixed…
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13 OctoberIndustry News
Allied health ‘in the dark’ under new aged care funding model
Allied health peaks are calling for specified time with residents as they are concerned aged care providers will cut specialists…
