Budget: Ageing Australia calls for "sweeping reforms" funding
28 March, 2025Ageing Australia has recognised the Budget's confirmed $2.6 billion pay rise, but says investment and more time is needed to deliver "sweeping reforms".
$2.6bn pay rise for aged care nurses
13 March, 2025Across Australia, 60,000 aged care nurses are to benefit from a pay rise following an investment of $2.6 billion, the Australian Government has announced.
Accelerating workforce innovation through aged care grants
03 March, 2025A $3 million Aged Care Collaborative has been launched, designed to fund and support projects in the sector.
Financial hardship still poses a barrier to quality care
27 February, 2025There are calls for reform in the next Budget to ensure older people in financial hardship do not miss out on quality aged care.
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.
