Why re-screening is the key to long-term employees
01 December, 2022 by Michael IvanchenkoScreening prospective employees to find out if they're the right fit is commonplace, but employee suitability shouldn't stop at the initial hiring process.
Concern over EN redundancies in aged care
17 November, 2022The ANMF has expressed concerns that enrolled nurses are being replaced with personal care workers in nursing homes — in a potential cost-cutting exercise.
15% pay increase welcomed — but more is needed
11 November, 2022The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation welcomes the Fair Work Commission's 15% interim pay increase in minimum wages for underpaid aged care staff.
Opinion: Fair pay will deliver community dividends
11 November, 2022 by Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry CouncilThe FWC's 15% interim wage increase for aged care workers marks a critical step in recognising the significant value that some of Australia's lowest paid workers deliver on behalf of our community.
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
21 October, 2022COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates.
Aged care support worker and trainer shares her story
21 October, 2022Laila Kaawi entered the aged care industry as a volunteer. A decade and a half later, she continues her role as a support worker and also teaches new students vital skills.
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.
