Bundaberg aged care workers must be redeployed locally: AWU
06 April, 2023Staff at Bundaberg's Millbank Aged Care Facility must be redeployed locally after operator Blue Care announced its intention to shut the facility in June, according to the Australian Workers' Union (AWU).
New method for providers to monitor and compare care
06 April, 2023South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualised quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation.
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
06 April, 2023More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines.
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
16 March, 2023NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians.
Call for reparations to address those harmed in aged care
16 March, 2023People living with dementia in Australia have experienced violence, abuse and neglect in aged care. A new report suggests it's time for reparations.
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
10 March, 2023Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology.
Aged Care Angels campaign to honour unheralded workforce
09 March, 2023SPC Care aims to recognise and reward Australia's aged care staff for their outstanding efforts in protecting the nation's older people.
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
09 March, 2023ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff.
DoHAC seeks providers' input for reform pulse survey
03 March, 2023The department wants to hear from aged care providers to better inform how they can support the industry to implement aged care reform changes.
Fake aged care OT convicted and fined $4000
03 March, 2023A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty.
Nominations open for new aged care awards
27 February, 2023Outstanding aged care workers from across Australia will be recognised with the inaugural Humanetix HEART Awards.
Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
24 February, 2023The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023.
Paid Home Care Traineeship aims to address staff shortage
24 February, 2023A new traineeship intends to reduce the skills shortage in the aged care industry. Trainees will be paid to study for the nationally recognised qualification.
Homebound and bedridden Australians tell their stories
20 February, 2023An initiative for homebound and bedridden Australians has led to the development of an online arts exhibition to advocate for better access to health services.
ARIIA Grants for 11 aged care projects
17 February, 2023Eleven projects have been awarded a grant from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) as part of the second round of its Grants Program.
