Stop delaying action on aged care reform, advocates say
21 August, 2024A new rights-based Aged Care Act urgently needs to be introduced, according to advocacy groups.
Progress report released on Aged Care Royal Commission
06 August, 2024The 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been published.
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.
Call for stronger protection against elder abuse
27 June, 2024More action must be taken by all levels of government to put a stop to elder abuse, according to COTA Australia.
Low aged care COVID vaccination rates in the spotlight
27 June, 2024All residential aged care providers have been put on notice to ensure residents are able to access COVID-19 vaccinations.
Funding to help older people stay in their communities
26 June, 2024Residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations are set to receive $200 million in infrastructure grants.
Strengthening the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
21 June, 2024The federal government has accepted all 32 recommendations of the final report of the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Measuring quality of care in clinical settings
12 June, 2024A Flinders University project is focused on improving the quality of care for older Australians in hospital.
Aged care transitioning towards future profitability: survey
11 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Mirus AustraliaAged care leaders are adapting to new funding structures and considering innovative strategies, a new survey has found.
Safety audits at residential aged care facilities
06 June, 2024Compliance checks will be carried out by SafeWork SA at residential aged care facilities across the state.
Lack of vital services during aged care funding rethink
29 May, 2024Older Australians are currently missing out on vital services while the federal government reconsiders its funding model, according to aged care leaders.
Assistance grants support rural aged care providers
24 May, 2024First Nations, rural and remote communities will benefit from a $135 million investment to improve access to aged care.
Improper funding for aged care innovation, provider says
22 May, 2024The federal government has failed to respond to the recommendations of the Aged Care Taskforce report in its 2024 budget, according to McLean Care.
What does the Budget 2024–25 mean for aged care?
16 May, 2024With the federal government handing down its Budget for 2024–25, here is a breakdown of how it will affect aged care.
