Industry & Reform
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ACCAP Round 2 allocates $250 million for regional, rural and remote aged care
The government's Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) is investing $250 million for the improvement of regional, rural and remote aged…
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A clearer path to quality care: Understanding Star Ratings
For residential aged care workers, delivering high-quality care is at the heart of their profession. The Star Ratings tool offers…
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10-year National Dementia Action Plan announced
The Albanese government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, aimed at creating a nation that's more “dementia inclusive.”…
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Govt announces $37m funding boost for meal delivery services
In a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living, the Albanese government has announced a $37 million…
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Aged Care Bill 2024: Amendments and key sector changes that got it passed
After Labor's historic aged care Bill was passed in the Senate last week, the Lower House was quick to add…
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Aged Care Bill finally passes Senate
Labor's Aged Care Bill 2024 has overcome yet another hurdle, with the Senate passing the landmark legislation on Thursday. Now,…
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4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey
Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…
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Aged Care Bill down to the wire: home care caps scrapped, Transition Taskforce announced
The Albanese government has announced amendments to its Aged Care Bill in a bid to solidify Coalition support and reach…
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Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts
Older Australians are staring down longer wait times for basic support to help them live independently over the next six…
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“Several shortcomings:” Inquiry proposes Aged Care Bill amendments
The Aged Care Bill 2024 (the bill) is one step closer to fruition as the Senate Inquiry Committee charged with…
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