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Aged care advocacy group chief resigns

The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has welcomed deputy chair Graeme Prior as its new leader after chair member…

Albo pledges $10b to fix housing crisis

The Albanese government will invest $10b in a housing future fund to open up social and affordable lodging to Australians.…

Australian-first aged care falls prevention trial

New assistive technologies to help predict and prevent falls among residents will be trialled in one Victorian aged care home.…

Industry peak chief pushes for pay rise for all aged care staff: podcast

One of Australia's major aged care peaks has said expanding the 15 per cent pay rise to all staff is…

COTA chief speaks on Star Rating System: podcast

Providers are calling on the government to scrap the new Star Rating System, saying the current assessment reflects historic non-compliances…

‘Our collective efforts have impact’: Indigenous rights advocate named Senior of the Year

Human rights and social justice advocate Professor Tom Calma has been named Australia's 2023 Senior of the Year. The ACT-based…

Perth aged care worker charged over alleged attacks on residents

A man has been charged with indecently assaulting three different women in two different Perth aged care homes. WA Police allege the first…

Automation promises the support Australia’s aged care workers need – opinion

In a sector that epitomises meaningful work, it's only recently that technology has emerged that can aid staff and facilities…

How academics pave the way for healthy ageing: podcast

An annual forum has highlighted the crucial role of research in creating new ways to achieve healthy ageing. The 'Healthy…

Preparing aged care for next year’s reforms: podcast

A researcher has raised concerns about the aged care sector's readiness to have mandated 24/7 nurses onsite and provide 200…

The value of providing home care outside the home – opinion

Over the past ten years the range of care and support that can be easily accessed by elders who depend…

Southern Cross Care chief defends new care model

A controversial decision to move lifestyle and admin staff into carer roles has been defended by one of Australia's major…

AI funding to upgrade quality in aged sector

Australia's major scientific research organisation has granted researchers from Victoria University over a million dollars to speed up the use…

No third booster for residents amid fifth wave

Australians, including vulnerable groups, will not be asked to roll up their sleeves for a fifth Covid-19 vaccine just yet,…

Age and veteran pensioners get $4,000 boost

Age and veterans pensioners will soon be able to work more without it affecting their Centrelink payments. It comes after…

Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast

A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…

Aged care workers set to receive pay rise

Aged care workers are set to receive a 15 per cent interim pay rise after the Fair Work Commission ruled…

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…

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…

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…

‘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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…