Industry News
$100m in funding for Support at Home providers in thin markets
Until 14 January 2026, providers delivering services in a regional, rural or remote area, or for older people with diverse backgrounds, can apply for funding. [ + ]
Inspector-General's final report finds "maze-like conditions" navigating My Aged Care
The Inspector-General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown's final report of the review of My Aged Care has been tabled in parliament. [ + ]
St Vincent's announces virtual and home care commitment
By 2030, St Vincent's has committed to delivering half of its care in people's homes and through virtual and digital platforms. [ + ]
Latest ABS data confirms dementia as the leading cause of death
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report, 'Causes of Death, Australia', confirms that dementia is the nation's leading cause of death. [ + ]
Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the businesses that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]
VAD amendments pass in Victoria
Intended to make the laws clearer and more compassionate, amendments to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 have passed in Victoria. [ + ]
Doctors call for "urgent investment" in GP aged care services
The Australian Medical Association has called for targeted Medicare rebate increases to improve access to GP services in aged care settings. [ + ]
Greenslopes hospital nurse charged with two counts of rape
During the course of duties as a nurse at a Greenslopes hospital, it is alleged that a 41-year-old man committed offences against two women aged in their 80s. [ + ]
AdPha partners with Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist provider
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has partnered with an ACOP provider and launched a Credentialed Pharmacists Specialty Practice Group. [ + ]
Aged care worker charged with 40 counts of stealing
In Queensland, police will allege a 32-year-old woman stole a debit card from a 104-year-old man through her employment at an aged care facility in Redland Bay. [ + ]
1 November changes will 'gut' regional WA services, Shadow Minister warns
Western Australia's Shadow Minister for Aged Care Bevan Eatts has warned that the coming aged care reforms are 'completely unworkable' in regional areas. [ + ]
Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation. [ + ]
New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
