In Conversation with Cameron McPherson: putting ESG into practice
24 October, 2025How can providers begin to embed ESG in a meaningful and practical way?
Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
17 October, 2025A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
09 October, 2025An annual report released by OPAN has revealed that, for the fifth year in a row, older Australians have reported the same key challenges.
New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
09 October, 2025Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.
Government gives update on extra 20K HCP rollout
08 October, 2025The 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
03 October, 2025Workers who provide aged care services to older Australians have received a fourth increase in award wages.
Government makes changes to aged care Star Rating system
25 September, 2025Following 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
24 September, 2025A 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.
Australia is not on track to deliver transformation required, Inspector-General warns
11 September, 2025A 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
05 September, 2025Ageing 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.
Scalabrini hosts three Taiwanese nursing students
29 August, 2025As 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
28 August, 2025The 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
21 August, 2025Two 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
21 August, 2025Until 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.
Australia announces $21.5m Aged Care Nursing Scholarships Program
20 August, 2025To be delivered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, more than 1000 scholarships are available in the $21.5m Aged Care Nursing Scholarships Program.
