Governor-General David Hurley has signed off on a request from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for an extension of six months, Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck has announced. Colbeck also named an additional commissioner – retired ...

Aged care minister Richard Colbeck has announced a bump in funding for entry-level home support, but aged care providers says the sector is being drip fed. Colbeck said $150 million in government funding will be spent over three years to enable more ...

Maintain my identity – let me do the things I can do.” Consistent and knowledgeable staff improves my wellbeing and makes me feel safe.” I want to live a meaningful life with activities that suit my declining abilities and maintain ...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced his new ministry over the weekend and, owing to a slew of retirements at the election, changes abound. Amongst the most significant was the departure of Ken Wyatt from the aged care space after serving ...