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.
New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
09 October, 2025Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints Commissioner.
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.
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.
How shifting aged care legislation impacts client communication
31 January, 2025The aged care sector in Australia is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with a wave of legislative changes across the industry.
New staffing quality indicators introduced
16 October, 2024Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care facilities.
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.
What's next for governance in aged care?
15 May, 2024Governance has been a hot topic for aged care providers and regulators in the aftermath of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
MOU supports greater transparency across aged care
03 May, 2024In an effort to bolster greater accountability across aged care in Australia, a new memorandum of understanding has been established.
My Aged Care review submissions open
18 April, 2024A review of My Aged Care has been launched, with submissions open to the public.
Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care commences
18 October, 2023The Office of the Inspector-General has commenced, following the recent passage of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023 (the Act).
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
07 July, 2023 by By Charlie Farah, Director, Solutions & Value Acceleration, Healthcare & Public Sector, QlikThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry.
Preview of Star Ratings now available
13 April, 2023The preview will be available for two weeks before the Star Ratings are published on the My Aged Care website and made accessible to the public.
New method for providers to monitor and compare care
06 April, 2023South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualised quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation.
DoHAC seeks providers' input for reform pulse survey
03 March, 2023The department wants to hear from aged care providers to better inform how they can support the industry to implement aged care reform changes.
