Podcasts

‘Few homes’ can achieve key staffing requirements

A recent aged care report has identified that only one in ten residential care facilities in Australia could meet all…

Influx of overseas staff ‘opportunity’ to address racism: podcast

Recruiting overseas staff to fill workforce shortages in aged care could prompt the sector to become more culturally safe, a…

New study links AI to ageism: podcast

An award-winning sociologist is spreading awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care could exacerbate ageism within the community.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Peak concerns over capped home care fees: podcast

The industry peak body has called on the government to restructure My Aged Care as it considers a blanket cap…

A strawberry a day keeps the ageing process away: podcast

Eating 500 grams of strawberries, equal to 2.5 cups, every day might be one way to stave off age-related diseases,…

Adopting NZ’s aged care blueprint could be Australia’s salvation: podcast

Cameron Holland, chief of Ryman Healthcare Australia If Australia wants to prepare for a rapidly ageing population and fix the…

Hearing loss raises chance of dementia three-fold: podcast

Out of every thousand people aged over 65, it's estimated that 83 Australians are living with dementia. To boost support…

Royal Commission Response Bill may violate basic human rights: podcast

As the second major aged care reform bill passed the lower house on Thursday last week, law experts continue to…

Changing the narrative around ageing women: podcast

What does it mean to age as a woman? Radio broadcaster and writer Jacinta Parsons's latest book, A question of…

Report reveals workforce has lost faith in aged care reform: podcast

Close to 60 per cent of Australia's workforce say the reforms in the new aged care bills are impossible to…

Rumours FWC won’t decide on pay rise until next year: podcast

Aged care providers are voicing concerns the fair work umpire's verdict on increasing staff's wages will come too late. On…

Over 500 rural homes may seek exemption to mandated 24/7 nurses: podcast

Close to 20 per cent of Australian rural and remote aged care facilities may apply for an exemption to the…

Aged care bills prove govt needs ‘more than good intentions’: podcast

As the government lands two major aged care bills, experts warn the sector's true reform will come down to the…