New staffing quality indicators introduced
16 October, 2024Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care facilities.
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
10 October, 2024Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows.
Sector improving but more to be done: aged care data
27 September, 2024The latest Sector Performance Report for the April to June 2024 quarter has been released by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Aged care workers to receive pay rises
25 September, 2024A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next four years.
New Aged Care Act welcomed by advocacy body
12 September, 2024An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been welcomed by advocacy groups.
Using software for safety compliance in residential care
04 September, 2024Many aged care providers rely on spreadsheets, notebooks and informal knowledge for their day-to-day operations.
Stop delaying action on aged care reform, advocates say
21 August, 2024A new rights-based Aged Care Act urgently needs to be introduced, according to advocacy groups.
Progress report released on Aged Care Royal Commission
06 August, 2024The 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been published.
Improving culturally safe care for ATSI Australians
10 July, 2024First Nations nurses who are interested in pursuing a career in aged care will now have free access to training courses.
Publication of new aged care data and digital strategy
04 July, 2024The Department of Health and Aged Care has published its Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2029.
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
27 June, 2024All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations.
Call for stronger protection against elder abuse
27 June, 2024More action must be taken by all levels of government to put a stop to elder abuse, according to COTA Australia.
Funding to help older people stay in their communities
26 June, 2024Residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations are set to receive $200 million in infrastructure grants.
Strengthening the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
21 June, 2024The federal government has accepted all 32 recommendations of the final report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Measuring quality of care in clinical settings
12 June, 2024A Flinders University project is focused on improving the quality of care for older Australians in hospital.
