Chronically ill, parents of young children face highest increases in cost of care, study shows. By Amie Larter. New research puts the real price tag on co-payments. The elderly, families and those with chronic conditions will all be hit harder ...

Plans to charge educational institutions for clinical placements could have a huge impact on the quality of the workforce, a study warns. By Erin Mayo. The quality of education could be put at risk following plans by some health services ...

Fifield cites eligibility blow-out; providers decry short notice.  The government has announced it has decided to cease the dementia and severe behaviours supplement. Funding will stop from July 31. “The supplement was designed to provide additional resources for providers who ...

Removing the stigma attached to admitting mental health issues is essential for diagnosis and constructive care, says Kevin Rocks. Mental health is a serious and growing concern in Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has estimated that more than 7.3 ...

It’s the fastest growing sector in health, and opportunities abound. But to attract and retain the best and brightest into aged care, a radical rethink of our education system is urgently needed.By Andrew Robinson and Barbara Horner. A recent letter ...

According to COTA, the budget is a mixed bag for aged-care providers and a challenge for older Australians.By Ian Yates. Overall, older Australians have fared poorly in the 2014 federal Budget, with hits to the age pension the major concern, ...

Nine months is a long time – but more and more people in need are waiting longer than that for a place in aged care, and it’s likely to get worse. The number of people waiting more than nine months ...

The government offers many forms of funding for aged-care services, but the process of applying can be complex and confusing. Some simple tips can help applicants head in the right direction.  Attracting federal and/or state government funding can be the ...