Aged Care Act

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Providers issue statement slamming “broken” Support at Home program

With the new Aged Care Act deadline of July 1 fast approaching, providers and peak bodies alike are making their…

Apr- 2025 -

3 April

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“Failure is not an option” – Ageing Australia calls on all parties to urgently prioritise aged care

Australia's aged care peak body has made a call to the major parties ahead of the upcoming federal election, demanding…

Mar- 2025 -

27 March

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“Should not be rushed”: Peaks express post-budget concerns for reform rollout

As the deadline for the new Aged Care Act is drawing ever closer, providers are under increasing pressure to adapt.…

13 March

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BaptistCare now third biggest provider as merger finalised

Three not-for-profit aged care providers have successfully combined forces, leading to a shift of the major players in Australian aged…

Feb- 2025 -

24 February

Workforce

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Aged care nurses set to earn more from March 1

Registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care will soon be paid more under the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) changes…

Nov- 2024 -

28 November

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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…

18 November

NCA Newswire

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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…

Oct- 2024 -

21 October

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Union calls for worker penalties to be scrapped from new Act

As the dust settles on the highly anticipated introduction of a new Aged Care Act, many who stand to be…

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

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$900 million for rural, remote and specialist aged care

Following the Albanese government's recent reform announcements, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has confirmed that $900 million will be…

16 September

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Sector reacts positively to new Aged Care bill

After months of anticipation, providers, peak bodies and consumers have reacted to the news of a bipartisan deal on the…

16 September

Nicole Sutton and Michael Woods

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The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing

Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney and Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney After months of negotiations between the major…

12 September

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Aged care reform deal has been reached

After months of negotiations, the Albanese government has announced a deal on aged care reform has finally been reached, with…

Aug- 2024 -

22 August

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Crunch time for new Aged Care Act

In a make or break week for aged care in Australia, the Albanese government is expected to strike a deal…

Apr- 2024 -

4 April

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Reforms delayed to consider “extensive and valuable feedback”

Leaked documents suggest aged care reforms that were to start in July have been delayed for a year. The aged…

Nov- 2023 -

9 November

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What do Older Aussies want from the new Aged Care Act?

Older Australians and those close to them want human rights to be the top priority in the upcoming Aged Care…

Aug- 2023 -

16 August

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‘Older people must be consulted’: Peak advocacy bodies call for public feedback

The federal government has asked for feedback from caregivers, stakeholders, older people, their families, and their carers on the framework…

Jul- 2023 -

31 July

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Aged care watchdog suffering from staff vacancy

An independent review found Australia’s aged care regulator to be suffering from staff vacancy – affecting its ability to keep…

Jun- 2023 -

8 June

News

Eleanor Campbell

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New task force weighs up consumer contributions

An expert group has been assembled to rethink the aged care funding model and put 'people's rights at the centre…

Nov- 2021 -

22 November