Aged care workers receive fourth award wages increase
03 October, 2025Workers who provide aged care services to older Australians have received a fourth increase in award wages.
Queensland aged care facility worker charged with 113 offences
24 September, 2025A woman who, police allege, obtained bank details from four elderly victims through her employment at an aged care facility in Rothwell has been charged with 113 offences.
Scalabrini hosts three Taiwanese nursing students
29 August, 2025As part of an overseas internship course, Scalabrini has hosted three Taiwanese nursing students at its Drummoyne village.
BlueCare plans to reduce up to 60% of its ENs, union claims
28 August, 2025The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union has said it has been advised that "BlueCare plan to reduce up to 60% of their Enrolled Nurses (ENs) from this week".
Council shines light on seniors club for Aged Care Employee Day
07 August, 2025For Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, Cumberland City Council celebrated the success of its Seniors & Disability Services team's Seniors Club Cumberland.
St Basil's NSW/ACT responds to Federal Court decision
16 May, 2025Aged care facility provider St Basil's NSW/ACT responds to a Federal Court of Australia decision ordering more than $320K in compensation be paid to a former employee.
Arrest, charges follow alleged sexual assault of residents
02 May, 2025The NSW Sex Crimes Squad has made an arrest and laid charges over alleged sexual assault of aged care residents in Sydney's Macarthur Region.
A Day in the Life of Merridy Baylis
25 April, 2025When Merridy Baylis decided to enter the aged care sector in 2020, she knew she would face a steep learning curve.
Fair Work Ombudsman targets aged care providers in five states
09 April, 2025Aged care providers in five states are being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements.
ASU: Geelong transition "cruel and financially reckless"
03 April, 2025That Geelong Council is considering transitioning all in-home community care clients to specialist local providers has prompted Australian Services Union criticism.
Aged care workers to receive pay rises
25 September, 2024A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next four years.
Improving culturally safe care for ATSI Australians
10 July, 2024First Nations nurses who are interested in pursuing a career in aged care will now have free access to training courses.
Publication of new aged care data and digital strategy
04 July, 2024The Department of Health and Aged Care has published its Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2029.
90 years of care: six nurses share milestone
19 April, 2024Six nurses from Whiddon's Easton Park site have each celebrated 15 years of service with the provider.
Aged care worker wage rise a positive step
21 March, 2024The recent wage rise handed to aged care workers will improve the lives of elderly people, according to the Australia Institute.
