My Aged Care

Complaints about care and communication rise, reports show

Recent insights into how older Australians are experiencing the nation's aged care systems show growing dissatisfaction. Both the Older Persons…

Care finder program restores face-to-face support

The federal government has rolled out a new program to help vulnerable people navigate Australia's aged care system. The Care…

Residents scored three in four facilities higher than final 2022 star rating

Aged care residents who were happy with their homes tended to rate them higher than the final star ratings published…

Concerns raised over new home care package rules

The federal government has rejected accusations it limited access to medication and walking assistance in its updated Home Care Package…

New year, new reforms: a guide for aged care providers

Providers will see reforms to home care packages, a second deadline for the financial report and an updated star rating…

Aged care minister reveals glimpse of providers’ star rating

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has given a sneak preview into the star rating system and how well aged care…

‘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.…

Older Australians might be missing out on home care funding: Q&A

Unawareness among older Australians around accessing home care packages may lead to people passing up funding that would otherwise allow…

Peak concerns over capped home care fees: podcast

The industry peak body has called on the government to restructure My Aged Care as it considers a blanket cap…

Lack of faith in aged care still haunts older Australians

Almost half of older people are reluctant to go into residential care due to fear of being mistreated or isolated,…