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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Industry welcomes new Cabinet
02 June, 2022ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government.
Providers face acute threats to financial viability: report
26 May, 2022More than 60% of residential aged care homes are operating at a loss, and the financial performance of home care services declined by 26% compared to the previous year.
eNurse Elitecare Essential Unisex Scrubs
23 May, 2022 | Supplied by: eNurseElitecare Essential Unisex Scrubs are comfortable scrubs designed for healthcare workers.
LASA CEO Sean Rooney to step down after six years
17 May, 2022After six years leading aged care sector industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Sean Rooney has decided to step down.
New aged-care body ACCPA unveils board appointments
12 May, 2022The newly formed Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), set to be operational by July 2022, has announced its inaugural board structure.