ACCPA welcomes workforce measures but looks forward to further engagement
06 September, 2022Aged & Community Care Providers Association welcomed the government's pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration and speed up visa processing.
Workforce key to meeting increased care needs: ACCPA
26 August, 2022Workforce, how we resolve the chronic staff shortages affecting aged care and long-term funding remain key areas of focus for the sector and federal government in the pursuit of genuine aged care reform, said ACCPA's Paul Sadler.
70% of Australians want increased aged care funding: poll
19 August, 2022The new poll shows fixing the funding crisis/gap is not just a priority for aged care residents, staff and people who interact with the system, it's important for all Australians.
Solving workforce challenges with digital credentialing
18 August, 2022 by Nicholas Robert, Learning VaultAged care centres juggle a mix of full-time and casual workers, all requiring multiple certifications in order to be compliant across a complex range of roles.
A care model that's less institutional and more homely
12 August, 2022 by Amy Sarcevic"Come in, have a biscuit." Without context, these five words may not seem particularly special, but for Sandeep Kandel from Calvary's aged care homes in the Hunter Region, hearing these words at work was a profound moment.
Federal government submission to work value case
12 August, 2022The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the federal government’s submission to the Fair Work Commission Work Value case.
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
03 August, 2022The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government.
Fifty years of service
02 August, 2022Jill Dexter, a Canberra-based nurse and a mum-of-four, started her nursing career around five decades ago with a three-year hospital-based training program.
Creating change through lived experience
02 August, 2022 by Professor Sue GordonWe need to do better for older Australians. That was the statement that sat at the heart of many Australians during the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
29 July, 2022The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022, which is expected to usher in a new funding model for residential aged care.
ACCPA appoints Tom Symondson as new CEO
12 July, 2022Tom Symondson, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of ACCPA.
Staffing platform gets $20m funding boost
08 July, 2022Sidekicker, a temporary and casual staffing platform used by many aged care businesses, has secured $20m in funding from SEEK investments.
Workforce crisis in residential aged care: an insight from a rural provider
08 July, 2022For Graeme Sloane, leading a residential aged care organisation in the current climate has proven to be the most challenging period of his 40-year career.
Aged care crisis worse than expected: CEDA
01 July, 2022A new report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) reveals that the aged care crisis is worse than expected with the sector facing a shortage of 35,000 workers this year alone.
Tireless dementia advocate and oldest uni student awarded OAM
17 June, 2022Val Fell is studying for a Bachelor of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania to enable her to provide the latest evidence and research on care to her support group.
