Sydney professor recognised by UN as global leader in ageing
07 October, 2022Professor Yun-Hee Jeon has been recognised as one of the 50 global leaders transforming the world into a better place to grow old.
New ACCPA CEO to speak at National Conference
05 October, 2022The Aged & Community Care Providers Association’s (ACCPA) new Chief Executive Officer Tom Symondson has commenced his new role.
SSI launches home care worker recruitment campaign
16 September, 2022The campaign aims to attract, train and provide long-term career opportunities to talent across NSW and the ACT.
ACCPA welcomes workforce measures but looks forward to further engagement
06 September, 2022Aged & Community Care Providers Association welcomed the government's pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration and speed up visa processing.
Workforce key to meeting increased care needs: ACCPA
26 August, 2022Workforce, how we resolve the chronic staff shortages affecting aged care and long-term funding remain key areas of focus for the sector and federal government in the pursuit of genuine aged care reform, said ACCPA's Paul Sadler.
Solving workforce challenges with digital credentialing
18 August, 2022 by Nicholas Robert, Learning VaultAged care centres juggle a mix of full-time and casual workers, all requiring multiple certifications in order to be compliant across a complex range of roles.
Federal government submission to work value case
12 August, 2022The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the federal government’s submission to the Fair Work Commission Work Value case.
Fifty years of service
02 August, 2022Jill Dexter, a Canberra-based nurse and a mum-of-four, started her nursing career around five decades ago with a three-year hospital-based training program.
ACCPA appoints Tom Symondson as new CEO
12 July, 2022Tom Symondson, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of ACCPA.
Workforce crisis in residential aged care: an insight from a rural provider
08 July, 2022For Graeme Sloane, leading a residential aged care organisation in the current climate has proven to be the most challenging period of his 40-year career.
Staffing platform gets $20m funding boost
08 July, 2022Sidekicker, a temporary and casual staffing platform used by many aged care businesses, has secured $20m in funding from SEEK investments.
Aged care crisis worse than expected: CEDA
01 July, 2022A new report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) reveals that the aged care crisis is worse than expected with the sector facing a shortage of 35,000 workers this year alone.
Tireless dementia advocate and oldest uni student awarded OAM
17 June, 2022Val Fell is studying for a Bachelor of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania to enable her to provide the latest evidence and research on care to her support group.
Industry welcomes new Cabinet
02 June, 2022ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government.
eNurse Elitecare Essential Unisex Scrubs
23 May, 2022Elitecare Essential Unisex Scrubs are comfortable scrubs designed for healthcare workers.
