More balance needed for aged care reforms
19 April, 2024New statutory duties and penalty regimes have been introduced in the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act which require further consultation and review.
Extra 3.6 million minutes of direct care recorded
12 April, 2024Data collated by the federal government reveals historic levels of care being undertaken in aged care homes.
Swift action needed on new Aged Care Act, experts say
04 April, 2024Leaked reports that the implementation of the new Aged Care Act could be delayed until 2025 have deeply concerned advocates for older Australians.
Final Aged Care Taskforce report released
13 March, 2024The Aged Care Taskforce's Final Report has been released by the Australian Government.
How feasible is the potential new Aged Care Act?
26 February, 2024The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety exposed a litany of complaints and was a wake-up call for policymakers and service providers.
Submissions open on aged care progress report
23 February, 2024The community is being invited to provide submissions to support the 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations.
Next Age Discrimination Commissioner appointed
12 February, 2024The appointment of Robert Fitzgerald AM as the next Age Discrimination Commissioner has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
National Aged Care Advisory Council membership announced
16 January, 2024The new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council has been announced by the federal government.
New Aged Care Act under review
20 December, 2023The release of the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act has been welcomed by Dementia Australia.
Strong support for rights-based Aged Care Act
09 November, 2023A joint enquiry into the foundations of the Aged Care Act has found that older Australians and their carers want a future Act that embeds human rights.
Managing older people's health during heatwaves
13 October, 2023The Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves.
Older people must be consulted on the new Act: COTA, OPAN
18 August, 2023Aged care advocacy bodies COTA and OPAN are set to lead a series of forums across the country over the coming weeks seeking input on the new Aged Care Act.
Not just a new Aged Care Act — the proposal for a new aged care regulatory regime
28 July, 2023 by Angela Wood* and Lucille Scomazzon**, MaddocksA new regulatory model for Commonwealth-funded aged care services is expected to commence in July 2024, together with the new Act due to be available in December 2023.
Ironclad protocols needed to prevent medication errors
20 July, 2023The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has issued a clinical alert following the death of an aged care resident that was directly caused by administration of medications that were not prescribed for them.
Govt takes action to improve food standards
19 May, 2023The Albanese government is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care.
