aged care minister

$200 million more capital assistance to regions

The Albanese government has announced round two of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program, making a further $200 million available…

New national aged care design guidelines released

New draft aged care design principles and guidelines were released to make aged care homes less clinical and more community-oriented. …

Albanese Government delivers 24/7 nursing mandate

The Albanese Government has fulfilled its promise of implementing the 24/7 nursing mandate across aged care facilities. From July 1,…

‘Still no sign’: Aged care homes still waiting for COVID-19 reimbursement

Aged care homes are being pushed further into debt as they are left guessing when an estimated half a billion…

24/7 nurse mandate sees aged care homes close

Multiple aged-care facilities have been forced close due to workforce shortages in June and July, one month after a nationwide…

Nearly 10,000 staff and residents infected with Covid-19

There are nearly 10,000 aged care residents and staff infected with COVID-19 in Australia. Recent data from the Department of…