Urgent action is being taken to consider the legitimacy of aged care qualifications issued by a training organisation whose registration has been cancelled by ASQA. [ + ]

South Australia, which has the country's lowest vacancy rate for residential aged care, has made available 55 new beds in a specialised care and bridging service. [ + ]

After 70 years of community service across the ACT, Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Annecto has announced all its aged care and disability services will cease in July. [ + ]

Recognising that as Australia ages the need for enforceable human rights for older persons becomes more urgent, the Human Rights As We Age Network has launched. [ + ]

Having first turned turf in 2021, the $36m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights residential aged care facility is complete and has been officially opened. [ + ]

The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill has passed in Victoria, marking the biggest change to the Retirement Villages Act since it was made law in 1986. [ + ]

A national audit of 120 Medication Advisory Committees — overseeing 642 residential aged care facilities — has highlighted strengths and opportunities. [ + ]

After being relocated in a $57.11 million project, Glenview Community Care Nursing Home in Rutherglen, Victoria is now ready to welcome residents. [ + ]

The Australian Government has released a practical checklist outlining steps providers must take to be ready for the new Aged Care Act, in effect on 1 July. [ + ]

In the ACT, it has been announced that The Salvation Army will be supported to continue delivery of the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Facility for a further two years. [ + ]

To help residential aged care providers meet the new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, up to 500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews are on offer. [ + ]

Aged care facility provider St Basil's NSW/ACT responds to a Federal Court of Australia decision ordering more than $320K in compensation be paid to a former employee. [ + ]

Ageing Australia is calling for a "staged approach" to the new Aged Care Act, with its CEO saying "we're running out of runway for the July 1 deadline". [ + ]

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". [ + ]

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