Greater support at home: the journey to aged care reform
30 October, 2024 by Amy SteedOlder Australians increasingly want the freedom, support and choice to remain in the homes and communities they love.
Funding to help older people stay in their communities
26 June, 2024Residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations are set to receive $200 million in infrastructure grants.
Aged care transitioning towards future profitability: survey
11 June, 2024Aged care leaders are adapting to new funding structures and considering innovative strategies, a new survey has found.
Lack of vital services during aged care funding rethink
29 May, 2024Older Australians are currently missing out on vital services while the federal government reconsiders its funding model, according to aged care leaders.
Assistance grants support rural aged care providers
24 May, 2024First Nations, rural and remote communities will benefit from a $135 million investment to improve access to aged care.
Improper funding for aged care innovation, provider says
22 May, 2024The federal government has failed to respond to the recommendations of the Aged Care Taskforce report in its 2024 budget, according to McLean Care.
What does the Budget 2024–25 mean for aged care?
16 May, 2024With the federal government handing down its Budget for 2024–25, here is a breakdown of how it will affect aged care.
The importance of R&D investment in aged care
21 March, 2024Chronic underinvestment in research and development has reduced innovation within the aged care sector, a new report suggests.
Care from the cloud
17 November, 2023 by Mansi GandhiAs the pace of aged care sector transformation accelerates, leaders and care providers are spearheading innovation and disruption to ensure continuity and quality of care for older Australians.
Bulk-billing boost for vulnerable patients
03 November, 2023The bulk-billing incentive for pensioners, other Commonwealth concession cardholders and children under 16 will be tripled for most common GP consults.
Outbreak management support to continue for providers
25 October, 2023The federal government has announced $318 million funding to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.
Funding for dementia green care respite project
04 September, 2023The GreenCare Respite project plans to use escapes in nature to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia.
Free training to improve food and nutrition in aged care
01 September, 2023The federal government is investing $5 million in the Maggie Beer Foundation to deliver a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
30 June, 2023 by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors AustraliaWith a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve.
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
08 June, 2023Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years.
