I’m fit, healthy, enjoy my work, volunteer, do recreational and sporting activities, and am part of a loving family.” “I am old, tired and depressed.” The above quotes, provided to Newgate Research as part of a COTA-commissioned survey of over 50s, ...

Over 50? Just under a third of Australian employers are reluctant to hire you. That’s according to a survey of more than 900 human resource professionals, conducted by the Australian HR Institute and supported by the Australian Human Rights Commission. ...

The Minister for Aged Care has indicated the installation of cameras in all aged care homes is on the table following the airing of the second part of a Four Corners investigation into the sector, but industry reaction has been tentative. ...

The government has decided to establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector to address areas of concern regarding the quality and safety of services. Announcing the Royal Commission yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it will be about ...

We exist to inspire people to want to care, enable people to properly care and enhance life through care. Because how we care for our ageing is a reflection of who we are as a nation.” This is the vision ...

Legislation for aged care’s “tough cop on the beat” has today been introduced to the lower house. Part of the Government’s response to some widely-reported failures in the delivery of aged care, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is ...

Australia’s new leader Scott Morrison has named his ministry and while many offices will have new plaques on their doors, the aged care portfolio has retained its head in Ken Wyatt. After indicating that he would consider his position should ...

Should providers be required to publish staffing ratios online? Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie introduced the idea into parliament through the Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2018. The private members bill, supported by Independent MP for Indi Cathy ...