home care

Government extends CHSP to 2029

After months of sector advocacy and calls for clarity, the Albanese government has confirmed CHSP will remain a standalone program…

Wait times drop, IAT bill stalls

New quarterly data shows older Australians are receiving aged care funding faster, with wait times falling across most priority categories…

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 promises not being realised: Watchdog

Aged Care Inspector-General Natalie Siegel-Brown says long waits, system complexity and co-payments are undermining the very reforms designed to help…

$311m in Support at Home grants unlocked

The Federal Government has opened a third round of Support at Home Thin Markets grants, with more than $311 million…

WA’s $20m for safer recovery after hospital

A new $20.3 million WA pilot will combine nursing, allied health and 24/7 wearable monitoring technology to help older people…

Senate inquiry warns against CHSP overhaul

A Senate inquiry has warned the government not to fold the CHSP into Support at Home, saying the move could…

Senator questions Health’s budget underspend

Senator Anne Ruston has accused the federal government of hiding a $2.7bn “slush fund” after health officials were unable to…

Aged care funding misses one key point

The removal of personal‑care fees has been welcomed by advocates, but the shift also raises questions about how Australia funds…

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…

Older people at risk as fuel crisis deepens

Aged care leaders warn that rising fuel costs and empty petrol stations are already disrupting services, leaving older Australians increasingly…

Government prioritises in-home support

The Albanese government has reiterated its commitment to enabling older Australians to age in their own homes, saying it is…

How the Dutch do home care

Europe’s aging population is calling for home care services that deliver care and support to individuals within their homes. Bureaucracy…

Early brain health support can delay entry to aged care

The overwhelming desire of older Australians to remain in their homes is driving new research into proactive brain health support,…

Preventing hospitalisations using a multidisciplinary care model

For too many older people, the supports they need don’t arrive early enough, or in a way that keeps them…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

Senate probes aged care reforms

The Senate has voted to establish two further inquiries into Labor’s aged care reforms, amid growing concerns that the recently…

It’s time to prioritise mental health education

Silverchain has introduced it's free Foundations in Mental Health program, designed to help ready providers for the new Aged Care…

Maggie Beer wants joy back on the menu

The Maggie Beer Foundation has announced it's latest nutrition initiative, aimed at addressing critical issues of malnutrition, loneliness, and a…

Over 200,000 on the waitlist for care

The chair of a Senate Inquiry into aged care delivery has accused Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae…

‘They weren’t ready:’ Minister defends HCP delays

Senator David Pocock is once again increasing the pressure on the Albanese government in his demand for more Home Care…

Tailored programs key to restorative care success

Short-term specialist reablement intervention is effective at improving the capability and quality of life of older adults experiencing functional decline…

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

Whiddon CEo Chris Mamarelis discusses the importance of meaningful, personal connections in the delivery of domestic assistance.