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.
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.
Ageing Australia states "plain truth" on 1 July reforms
08 May, 2025Ageing 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".
Budget: Ageing Australia calls for "sweeping reforms" funding
28 March, 2025Ageing Australia has recognised the Budget's confirmed $2.6 billion pay rise, but says investment and more time is needed to deliver "sweeping reforms".
$2.6bn pay rise for aged care nurses
13 March, 2025Across Australia, 60,000 aged care nurses are to benefit from a pay rise following an investment of $2.6 billion, the Australian Government has announced.
Accelerating workforce innovation through aged care grants
03 March, 2025A $3 million Aged Care Collaborative has been launched, designed to fund and support projects in the sector.
Financial hardship still poses a barrier to quality care
27 February, 2025There are calls for reform in the next Budget to ensure older people in financial hardship do not miss out on quality aged care.
Greater support at home: the journey to aged care reform
30 October, 2024 by Amy SteedOlder Australians increasingly want the freedom, support and choice to remain in the homes and communities they love.
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.
Aged care transitioning towards future profitability: survey
11 June, 2024Aged care leaders are adapting to new funding structures and considering innovative strategies, a new survey has found.
Lack of vital services during aged care funding rethink
29 May, 2024Older Australians are currently missing out on vital services while the federal government reconsiders its funding model, according to aged care leaders.
Assistance grants support rural aged care providers
24 May, 2024First Nations, rural and remote communities will benefit from a $135 million investment to improve access to aged care.
Improper funding for aged care innovation, provider says
22 May, 2024The federal government has failed to respond to the recommendations of the Aged Care Taskforce report in its 2024 budget, according to McLean Care.
What does the Budget 2024–25 mean for aged care?
16 May, 2024With the federal government handing down its Budget for 2024–25, here is a breakdown of how it will affect aged care.
The importance of R&D investment in aged care
21 March, 2024Chronic underinvestment in research and development has reduced innovation within the aged care sector, a new report suggests.
