Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
24 February, 2023The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023.
ARIIA Grants for 11 aged care projects
17 February, 2023Eleven projects have been awarded a grant from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) as part of the second round of its Grants Program.
Provider proposes new aged care funding model
18 November, 2022Blue Care has recommended sweeping reform of the Australian National Aged Care Classification system, calling for a flexible, individualised model of choice.
Home care pricing caps welcomed
18 November, 2022The federal government's announcement that it will cap administrative and management fees in the Home Care Packages Program is a win for older Australians.
Major grant awarded to implement technology in home-based care
11 November, 2022NARI and in-home care provider Silverchain have received significant funding to support the advancement of in-home care by implementing new technology.
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
04 November, 2022The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants.
Qld's new strategy to support people at end of life
03 November, 2022A new strategy and workforce plan includes an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders.
Research to engage older people in policy discussions
02 November, 2022Improving the participation of older people in key policy discussions about early intervention is the focus of Torrens University Australia's latest research.
Commitment to aged care reform welcomed
28 October, 2022Council on the Ageing Australia has welcomed the comprehensive scope of the aged care reform initiatives funded in this Budget.
Department announces revision of Aged Care Supplements
21 October, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a revision to the Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022.
Funding to reduce shame and boost activity
30 September, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has received two significant funding grants from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
70% of Australians want increased aged care funding: poll
19 August, 2022The new poll shows fixing the funding crisis/gap is not just a priority for aged care residents, staff and people who interact with the system, it's important for all Australians.
Providers face acute threats to financial viability: report
26 May, 2022More than 60% of residential aged care homes are operating at a loss, and the financial performance of home care services declined by 26% compared to the previous year.
Why the government's aged-care funding misses the mark
21 May, 2021 by Professor Joanne Travaglia*The Royal Commission recommended an injection of $10 billion a year and the Budget falls well short of that.
