Aged Care Summit: leaders debate $30 billion gap
01 June, 2023Australia's aged care leaders will come together at an historic summit in Canberra to debate the $30 billion aged care funding gap today (Thursday, 1 June).
HCP subsidy rate to increase by 11.9% to cover wage rise
01 June, 2023The Australian Government will increase the Home Care Packages (HCP) subsidy rate by 11.9% (including annual indexation) from 1 July 2023.
Budget 2023–24: what does it mean for aged care?
11 May, 2023The 2023–24 Budget included plans for an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.
NARI dementia research gets funding boost
13 April, 2023Two of NARI's top researchers have been awarded significant funding grants, as part of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2022 Grants Program.
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
16 March, 2023NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians.
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
10 March, 2023Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology.
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
09 March, 2023ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff.
Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
24 February, 2023The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023.
ARIIA Grants for 11 aged care projects
17 February, 2023Eleven projects have been awarded a grant from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) as part of the second round of its Grants Program.
Provider proposes new aged care funding model
18 November, 2022Blue Care has recommended sweeping reform of the Australian National Aged Care Classification system, calling for a flexible, individualised model of choice.
Home care pricing caps welcomed
18 November, 2022The federal government's announcement that it will cap administrative and management fees in the Home Care Packages Program is a win for older Australians.
Major grant awarded to implement technology in home-based care
11 November, 2022NARI and in-home care provider Silverchain have received significant funding to support the advancement of in-home care by implementing new technology.
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
04 November, 2022The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants.
Qld's new strategy to support people at end of life
03 November, 2022A new strategy and workforce plan includes an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders.
Research to engage older people in policy discussions
02 November, 2022Improving the participation of older people in key policy discussions about early intervention is the focus of Torrens University Australia's latest research.
