Urgent measures needed for homes with one-star rating: OPAN
21 December, 2022The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Australian Government's new Star Ratings for residential aged care providers, which were recently made public.
NARI Director recognised for dedication to ageing research
16 December, 2022Director of the National Ageing Research Institute Professor Briony Dow has been recognised by the AAG for her dedication to ageing and aged care research.
Star Ratings preview: 90% earn three or more
15 December, 2022Residential aged care services have received a preview of their overall Star Rating and sub-category ratings with over 90% of services earning three or more stars.
Ian Yates appointed as Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care
14 December, 2022Ian Yates, former Chief Executive of the Council of the Ageing (COTA), has been appointed as the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care.
Meera Agar re-elected as Chair of Palliative Care Australia
09 December, 2022Professor Meera Agar has been re-elected as Chair of the Palliative Care Australia (PCA) Board following the Annual General Meeting.
Food, nutrition report 2022: spending rises, innovation improves
05 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a new report outlining the trends associated with the Basic Daily Fee Supplement in residential aged care.
Industry welcomes commencement of new Code of Conduct
02 December, 2022A new Code of Conduct for Aged Care sets out how approved providers and their staff must behave and treat consumers when providing services.
Renewed focus on medication management
02 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has updated the national guiding principles for medication management for residential aged care facilities.
Why re-screening is the key to long-term employees
01 December, 2022 by Michael IvanchenkoScreening prospective employees to find out if they're the right fit is commonplace, but employee suitability shouldn't stop at the initial hiring process.
Aged care excellence recognised in 2022 HESTA awards
28 November, 2022An aged care provider and a nursing employer were recognised in the 2022 HESTA Excellence Awards, and will share in a $60,000 prize money pool.
2022 innovAGEING National Awards — winners announced
25 November, 2022Winners of the 2022 innovAGEING National Awards have been announced with Aidan O’Flaherty from Tulich and Asset Journey receiving the Age Services Innovator of the Year award.
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.
Concern over EN redundancies in aged care
17 November, 2022The ANMF has expressed concerns that enrolled nurses are being replaced with personal care workers in nursing homes — in a potential cost-cutting exercise.
'Care About Aged Care' campaign receives award
16 November, 2022A campaign to improve aged care for all Australians has been recognised with an award for Best External Campaign by the Associations Forum.
