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.
Funding to reduce shame and boost activity
30 September, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has received two significant funding grants from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
NZ model could fix Australia's care crisis: Ryman
16 September, 2022Widespread adoption of a Continuum of Care model could reform Australia's aged care crisis, according to a new discussion document.
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 National Conference to tackle reform
15 September, 2022Leading industry players will come together, face-to-face, at Australia's largest aged services event in Adelaide next month.
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.
70% of Australians want increased aged care funding: poll
19 August, 2022The new poll shows fixing the funding crisis/gap is not just a priority for aged care residents, staff and people who interact with the system, it's important for all Australians.
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.
A care model that's less institutional and more homely
12 August, 2022 by Amy Sarcevic"Come in, have a biscuit." Without context, these five words may not seem particularly special, but for Sandeep Kandel from Calvary's aged care homes in the Hunter Region, hearing these words at work was a profound moment.
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.
Aged care reform Bill passes both houses
03 August, 2022The Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 has become the first piece of law passed under the Albanese government.
Creating change through lived experience
02 August, 2022 by Professor Sue GordonWe need to do better for older Australians. That was the statement that sat at the heart of many Australians during the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
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.
Industry welcomes prioritisation of aged care reform
29 July, 2022The federal government has introduced The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022, which is expected to usher in a new funding model for residential aged care.
