aged care workforce

Violence, shortages plague aged care workforce

A new survey of more than 3,500 aged care workers has found persistent staffing shortages, widespread workplace violence and ongoing…

WA providers want say at SaH inquiry

Western Australia’s largest aged care providers are pushing for a local hearing into the Support at Home reforms, warning the…

Aged care nurses receive final wage increase

Aged care nurses have received a fifth wage increase, completing a series of Fair Work Commission-ordered pay rises that have…

Aged care development ‘constipated’: Minister

The Federal Government has committed $25.9 million to expand six aged care homes across the Illawarra, with the projects expected…

WA aged care providers unveil reform roadmap

Western Australia's largest aged care providers are urging governments to act on workforce, infrastructure and planning challenges, warning the state…

Experts call for aged care redesign

Researchers from six countries say aged care systems must move beyond piecemeal reforms and redesign how services, workers and policymakers…

Anglicare Sydney finalises Infinite Care acquisition

Anglicare Sydney has finalised its acquisition of Infinite Care, expanding to 46 homes and 7,500 staff. Leaders say the move…

Burnout not a personal failure, it’s systemic

Compassion fatigue often precedes burnout, and experts say early intervention, realistic rostering and genuine check‑ins can help. But lasting change…

Aged care workers risk psychological injury

New research shows meaningful relationships with residents, supportive supervisors and adequate staffing are key to aged care worker wellbeing, while…

Minimum wage rise a win for aged care

Australia’s lowest‑paid workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise from July 1, lifting the national minimum wage to $26.44 an…

Coalition intensifies criticism of aged care reforms

A 12‑month delay to Support at Home price caps has reignited political tensions, with the Coalition arguing that poor planning…

WA aged care bed numbers going backwards

The WA government has added 59 transition beds to support hospital discharges, but a recently released report highlights deeper structural…

Vic budget boosts aged care

The Victorian Budget delivers a sweeping $3.9 billion boost to the state’s health system, expanding aged care, hospital upgrades, emergency…

Budget to deliver $3b aged‑care boost

A $3 billion Budget package will boost residential bed supply, expand Specialist Dementia Care units and increase capital support for…

Home-care co-payment for showering scrapped

Essential daily‑living supports will become free under Support at Home from October, following sustained pressure from advocates that argued older…

Aged care model needs rethinking: Opinion

Despite major reforms, older Australians are waiting weeks for assessment and more than 200 days for services, while operators warn…

Are robotic pets in dementia care ethical?

A University of Queensland study is examining how people with dementia, families and aged care staff navigate the ethical dilemmas…

Preparing for living, ageing and dying well

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) are challenging the misconception that advance care planning is something to worry about only when…

Government’s $115m for aged care ‘hotspots’

The federal government will invest $115 million to fast‑track aged care beds in Adelaide, the Illawarra, Perth and the Hunter.…

Gov’t releases final aged care rules

The Albanese government has released the final version of its aged care rules, alongside updates to the sector's Star Rating…

$21.5m in scholarships for aged care workforce

Scholarships will allow recipients to progress their careers in aged care with formal qualifications, like a Cert III or Masters…

$30m to rural and regional aged care workforce

In a bid to bring more than 6,000 extra care workers to the bush, Labor has announced it will distribute…

Lighten the load with technology that saves money and retains staff – opinion

Finding and keeping the staff required to deliver the best of care for older Australians is no simple undertaking, as…

Reshaping nursing students’ view on aged care

A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements for second-and…

Govt launches new policy to attract more overseas staff

Aged care providers can now apply for simplified temporary visas to sponsor overseas direct care workers. The move, announced last…