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Industry & Reform
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…
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Industry & Reform
How have Labor’s aged care promises been tracking
The aged care sector has been subject to "ambitious" reforms some of which have been achieved, while others have stalled…
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News
Aged care, nurse workforces grew the most this quarter
The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered…
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Industry & Reform
Aged Care Minister quizzed on 24/7 nursing care and funding levy
Australians won't be given a new time frame for the introduction of 24/7 nurses onsite in aged care homes after…
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Podcasts
‘Few homes’ can achieve key staffing requirements
A recent aged care report has identified that only one in ten residential care facilities in Australia could meet all…
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News
ACCPA proposes new aged care working visa
Aged care providers have proposed the federal government establish a specific visa for skilled migrants to deliver 24/7 registered nurses…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Aged care minister delivers bill to enact inspector general
Aged care minister Anika Wells has introduced legislation before parliament to enshrine the position of inspector-general of aged care into…
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Industry & Reform
Labor breaks 24/7 nursing deadline
Labor has admitted it will miss its self-imposed deadline to have 24/7 registered nurses on-site at every Australian aged care…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
‘This is just the start’: Anika Wells reflects on Royal Commission
March 1 marks two years since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s shocking final report was tabled…
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Industry & Reform
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…
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