National Dementia Action Plan released by govt
11 December, 2024In a bid to make Australian more dementia-inclusive, the federal government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034.
Australian aged care reforms pass parliament
27 November, 2024Reforms to the aged care system will now push ahead, with the federal government's Aged Care Bill having passed through parliament.
Aged care needs time to implement vital reforms
31 October, 2024Realistic timelines are needed for historic aged care reform, according to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
10 October, 2024Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows.
New Aged Care Act welcomed by advocacy body
12 September, 2024An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been welcomed by advocacy groups.
Stop delaying action on aged care reform, advocates say
21 August, 2024A new rights-based Aged Care Act urgently needs to be introduced, according to advocacy groups.
Progress report released on Aged Care Royal Commission
06 August, 2024The 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been published.
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
27 June, 2024All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations.
Call for stronger protection against elder abuse
27 June, 2024More action must be taken by all levels of government to put a stop to elder abuse, according to COTA Australia.
Strengthening the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
21 June, 2024The federal government has accepted all 32 recommendations of the final report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Reforms to in-home care: what providers need to know
30 April, 2024Providers say legislative delays surrounding proposed changes to in-home care are making it difficult for them to plan ahead.
More balance needed for aged care reforms
19 April, 2024New statutory duties and penalty regimes have been introduced in the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act which require further consultation and review.
Extra 3.6 million minutes of direct care recorded
12 April, 2024Data collated by the federal government reveals historic levels of care being undertaken in aged care homes.
Swift action needed on new Aged Care Act, experts say
04 April, 2024Leaked reports that the implementation of the new Aged Care Act could be delayed until 2025 have deeply concerned advocates for older Australians.
Final Aged Care Taskforce report released
13 March, 2024The Aged Care Taskforce's Final Report has been released by the Australian Government.
