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.
Care from the cloud
17 November, 2023 by Mansi GandhiAs the pace of aged care sector transformation accelerates, leaders and care providers are spearheading innovation and disruption to ensure continuity and quality of care for older Australians.
Bulk-billing boost for vulnerable patients
03 November, 2023The bulk-billing incentive for pensioners, other Commonwealth concession cardholders and children under 16 will be tripled for most common GP consults.
Outbreak management support to continue for providers
25 October, 2023The federal government has announced $318 million funding to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes.
Funding for dementia green care respite project
04 September, 2023The GreenCare Respite project plans to use escapes in nature to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia.
Free training to improve food and nutrition in aged care
01 September, 2023The federal government is investing $5 million in the Maggie Beer Foundation to deliver a free training program for aged care cooks and chefs.
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
30 June, 2023 by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors AustraliaWith a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve.
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
08 June, 2023Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years.
Aged Care Summit: leaders debate $30 billion gap
01 June, 2023Australia's aged care leaders will come together at an historic summit in Canberra to debate the $30 billion aged care funding gap today (Thursday, 1 June).
HCP subsidy rate to increase by 11.9% to cover wage rise
01 June, 2023The Australian Government will increase the Home Care Packages (HCP) subsidy rate by 11.9% (including annual indexation) from 1 July 2023.
Budget 2023–24: what does it mean for aged care?
11 May, 2023The 2023–24 Budget included plans for an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.
NARI dementia research gets funding boost
13 April, 2023Two of NARI's top researchers have been awarded significant funding grants, as part of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2022 Grants Program.
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
16 March, 2023NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians.
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
10 March, 2023Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology.
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
09 March, 2023ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff.
