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.
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.
15% pay increase welcomed — but more is needed
11 November, 2022The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation welcomes the Fair Work Commission's 15% interim pay increase in minimum wages for underpaid aged care staff.
Opinion: Fair pay will deliver community dividends
11 November, 2022 by Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry CouncilThe FWC's 15% interim wage increase for aged care workers marks a critical step in recognising the significant value that some of Australia's lowest paid workers deliver on behalf of our community.
StepUp for Ageing Research connects volunteers with projects
07 November, 2022The University of Sydney's new online matching service helps researchers recruit into studies and helps volunteers access tailored opportunities of interest.
$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.
Most older Australians aren't in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren't age-friendly
03 November, 2022In response to the horror stories of abuse and neglect from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the new federal Labor government has made legislative changes.
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.
Fixing Australia's home-based aged care system
28 October, 2022 by Velandai Srikanth*We know the system of home-based aged care isn't working well — it lacks integration, it's labour-driven and is susceptible to workforce challenges.
Quality Dementia Care Action Plan released
28 October, 2022Dementia Australia has launched the plan with the aim of improving the quality of care for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Australia.
Commitment to aged care reform welcomed
28 October, 2022Council on the Ageing Australia has welcomed the comprehensive scope of the aged care reform initiatives funded in this Budget.
