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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.…

Sean Rooney steps down as LASA CEO

Sean Rooney has announced he will step down as chief executive of Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) after six years…

‘Historic day’ for aged care: Sean Rooney on the new aged care peak body – Podcast

After many years of waiting, peak bodies LASA and ACSA have announced they will join forces as the new Aged…

‘A new era’: LASA and ACSA vote to merge

Peak organisations representing aged care providers have set a date to form a single unified body after nearly a decade…

A year on from the royal commission: govt talks progress, sector highlights ‘unfinished business’

The federal government has highlighted the reforms it says it has made a year after the handing down of the…

Industry battles ‘dire’ shortages as COVID-19 cases skyrocket

As the Omicron variant rips through the nation’s aged care sector, peaks are asking for swift action from federal cabinet…

2021 ACSA Aged Care Awards winners announced

Peak body Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) has announced the winners of its 2021 ACSA Aged Care Awards. The…

Aged care advocates criticise government over bizarre vaccine rule

There are fears Victoria’s elderly may be put at risk as the state opens up, with the government refusing to…

More change at peak bodies as super peak, made up of smaller peaks and providers, hires KPMG to look at how best to be a peak

A large group of providers and peak bodies have announced that they will come together to figure out the best…

Aged care facilities are open to visitors in NSW, here’s how to best support your loved ones

‘Freedom day’ in NSW has arrived, and families, staff and residents are preparing for increased visits with loved ones after…

Time’s up on the vaccine mandate: leaders weigh-in

Mandatory vaccinations for aged care staff are set to be enforced tomorrow, Friday 17 September, as union leaders address mounting…

ACSA chief talks victories, barriers facing women leaders

Patricia Sparrow, chief executive of Aged Community Services Australia (ACSA), has announced her resignation after five years with the peak…