home care

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…

Communication and HCP top consumer dissatisfaction with aged care sector

The Older People's Advocacy Network (OPAN) has released its mid-year National Aged Care Advocacy Program Presenting Issues Report, detailing the…

Beyond daily tasks: The real impact of domestic assistance

When searching for Home Care support for a loved one, particularly in the area of Domestic Assistance, people often think…

New year, same aged care crisis: Longer wait times, facility closures and hospital strain

Recent government data reveals that wait times for accessing aged care services have continued to grow year-on-year. The Productivity Commission's…

Facing the big home truth on dementia – opinion

Home is where the heart – and brain – is for the rapidly growing number of Australians diagnosed with dementia. …

4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey

Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…

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…

Ageing population and govt reform drive demand for dementia respite care

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed this week that dementia is projected to become the nation's leading cause of…

Offering end of life support as part of home care is important – but may face some challenges

Jennifer Tieman, Flinders University Earlier this month, the government announced major changes to aged care in Australia, including a A$4.3…

Home care quadrupled in the last decade

Data released by the Australian Health and Welfare Institute reveals the number of older Australians accessing home care has grown…

Government delivers first aged care digital plan

The Albanese government has announced the commencement of their first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy. The Department of Health…

How older Australians can stay at home – opinion

Home is where the heart is, and older Australians want to stay there. But the reality they increasingly face is…

Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. Here’s how to fix the delays

Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University Waiting lists for older people who need home care have blown out again. Twice as…

Aged care regulator to increase audits for home care

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is increasing audits after the latest report found one in every three…

New regional at-home service opens in Lismore

A new headquarters for at-home care in regional New South Wales has been opened by HammondCare, as part of a…

‘On the same page’: home care worker and recipient share story

Perth-based aged care support home care worker Jacqueline and former nurse Carmen share a special bond. Every Thursday and Friday…

‘Up in arms’: 76-year-old home care recipient affected by new debit card rule

An Australian woman receiving at-home care has said recent regulation changes made by her provider has negatively impacted her independence.…

Workforce shortage solution is staring right at us: opinion

With Australia’s unemployment rate at its lowest level for more than 40 years, bringing the prospect of rising wages, higher…

Sydneysiders welcome first Nurse Next Door service

After migrating to Australia from Jordan at 18 years of age, Amal Eneziet felt it was her calling to assist…

Home care plan released, experts warn system is ‘failing’

Correction: the first edition of this article claimed that the new home care system will "adopt a centrally regulated market…

New home care service to help regional Queenslanders stay at home longer

A Queensland couple has launched a new home care franchise to meet the increasing demand for quality aged and disability…

First of the 5 pillars: the government’s plans to improve the provision of aged care

Now that the Royal Commission has finished and the worst of the pandemic and vaccination problems seem to be over,…

The vital role of nurses in home care

Amongst its many recommendations, one thing the Aged Care Royal Commission made clear is the important role nurses play in…

Morrison pledges $537 million for aged care

The federal government will spend more than half a billion dollars on aged care. Following the release of the aged…

Home care provider charged customer for visits that didn’t occur, royal commission hears

“I want to begin this hearing with a basic proposition. People living in rural, regional and remote communities of Australia…