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Thousands hit by delay to $400 bonus

More than half of the country’s aged care workers are yet to receive their first $400 cash bonus from the government, almost two…

‘Crisis’: ScoMo sends in the troops

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will deploy members of the Australian Defence Force to help assist nursing homes with staff shortages…

‘Appalling’: Omicron response blasted

Australia’s aged care sector was left unprepared to deal with Omicron as experts warn the government’s planning has been nothing…

Unions call for defence force to support aged care workers

Peak unions and providers have called for the Australian Defence Force to assist workers struggling with rampant COVID-19 outbreaks and…

Australia’s largest trade deal locked in, outrage from advocates

Australia has ratified one of the largest trade agreements in history despite concerns that it may deter reform to the…

‘Difficult cohort’: COVID-19 vaccination now mandatory for aged care workers

Vaccination against COVID-19 will now be mandatory for anyone working in residential aged care, the government has announced. In a…

Two reports for the price of one: the royal commission numbers game shows there is still work to do

The final report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was released today, and after two years…

Royal commission final report: PM’s initial reaction

Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the aged care royal commission’s final report “candid” and "ambitious” but the government has so…