Until 19 June, nominations are open for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and leadership in the sector. [ + ]

Ageing Australia congratulates Labor on its federal win, but says "providers simply won't have enough time to implement all of the reforms by 1 July". [ + ]

The NSW Sex Crimes Squad has made an arrest and laid charges over alleged sexual assault of aged care residents in Sydney's Macarthur Region. [ + ]

On 13–14 May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors, with "aged care innovation" being one of its key streams. [ + ]

Ageing Australia says an "11th hour decision" to require new service agreements is making transition to the new Aged Care Act on 1 July "impossible". [ + ]

A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has received more than $4.4 million. [ + ]

Until 23 April, eligible HCP and STRC providers operating in rural, remote and/or specialised markets can apply for the Support at Home Thin Markets grant. [ + ]

With Darwin having the lowest number of aged care beds in the country, Anthony Albanese has promised to invest up to $60 million towards a 120-bed facility. [ + ]

Bupa Aged Care Australia has been issued with a class action over alleged poor‑quality care at its residential aged care facilities, Echo Law has announced. [ + ]

Scalabrini Communities, which operates six aged care villages across Sydney and Griffith, has celebrated more than 70 of its staff becoming permanent residents. [ + ]

Aged care providers in five states are being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements. [ + ]

A collaborative regional project will receive an additional $300,000 to help older Illawarra Shoalhaven people transition from hospital to residential aged care. [ + ]

That Geelong Council is considering transitioning all in-home community care clients to specialist local providers has prompted Australian Services Union criticism. [ + ]

To help ensure the availability of Support at Home aged care services in rural and remote Australia, the Australian Government is investing $600 million. [ + ]

Australian Government investment of $31.2 million will see a virtual nursing framework developed and tested in up to 30 residential aged care homes. [ + ]