Industry News
Government gives update on extra 20K HCP rollout
The Australian Government has provided an update on its rollout of an extra 20,000 Home Care Packages ahead of the 1 November commencement of aged care reforms. [ + ]
Aged care workers receive fourth award wages increase
Workers who provide aged care services to older Australians have received a fourth increase in award wages. [ + ]
Peak body welcomes aged care service delivery recommendations
Ageing Australia has welcomed the release of the 'Aged care service delivery' report and its recommendations for improving access to Support at Home services. [ + ]
Government makes changes to aged care Star Rating system
Following a comprehensive and independent public consultation on the aged care Star Ratings system, the Australian Government has announced changes. [ + ]
Queensland aged care facility worker charged with 113 offences
A woman who, police allege, obtained bank details from four elderly victims through her employment at an aged care facility in Rothwell has been charged with 113 offences. [ + ]
St Bart's receives $30m investment for new 80-bed aged care home
The Australian Government is investing $30 million to help St Bart's build an 80-bed East Perth home for older Australians who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. [ + ]
Monday 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week
Monday, 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week 2025, which runs to Sunday, 21 September and includes World Alzheimer's Day on the 21st. [ + ]
Australia is not on track to deliver transformation required, Inspector-General warns
A progress report on the implementation of recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety warns Australia is not on track to deliver the transformation required. [ + ]
Peak body welcomes amendment bills' passage, calls for final rules
Ageing Australia has welcomed the final passage of amendment bills supporting the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, calling for the release of the final rules. [ + ]
"Now is the time" for nurse-led wound care models, ACN says
The Australian College of Nursing has marked Wound Awareness Week (1–7 September) with a message to the Australian Government: now is the time for nurse-led wound care models. [ + ]
$3m awarded for new health care in the home research centre
The National Health and Medical Research Council has awarded $3 million for a new research centre being set up to help older Australians live at home longer. [ + ]
Scalabrini hosts three Taiwanese nursing students
As part of an overseas internship course, Scalabrini has hosted three Taiwanese nursing students at its Drummoyne village. [ + ]
BlueCare plans to reduce up to 60% of its ENs, union claims
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union has said it has been advised that "BlueCare plan to reduce up to 60% of their Enrolled Nurses (ENs) from this week". [ + ]
14 aged care providers unite to tackle two sector issues
Two grant projects announced by Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia will see 14 aged care providers tackle workforce strategies and data literacy. [ + ]
Aged Care Council of Elders — applications open for 2026
Until 26 September, the Australian Government is seeking applications from older people with lived experience of the aged care system to join the Aged Care Council of Elders from 2026. [ + ]
