Food, nutrition report 2022: spending rises, innovation improves
05 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a new report outlining the trends associated with the Basic Daily Fee Supplement in residential aged care.
Renewed focus on medication management
02 December, 2022The Department of Health and Aged Care has updated the national guiding principles for medication management for residential aged care facilities.
Industry welcomes commencement of new Code of Conduct
02 December, 2022A new Code of Conduct for Aged Care sets out how approved providers and their staff must behave and treat consumers when providing services.
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.
Aged care excellence recognised in 2022 HESTA awards
28 November, 2022An aged care provider and a nursing employer were recognised in the 2022 HESTA Excellence Awards, and will share in a $60,000 prize money pool.
2022 innovAGEING National Awards — winners announced
25 November, 2022Winners of the 2022 innovAGEING National Awards have been announced with Aidan O’Flaherty from Tulich and Asset Journey receiving the Age Services Innovator of the Year award.
Provider proposes new aged care funding model
18 November, 2022Blue Care has recommended sweeping reform of the Australian National Aged Care Classification system, calling for a flexible, individualised model of choice.
Home care pricing caps welcomed
18 November, 2022The federal government's announcement that it will cap administrative and management fees in the Home Care Packages Program is a win for older Australians.
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.
'Care About Aged Care' campaign receives award
16 November, 2022A campaign to improve aged care for all Australians has been recognised with an award for Best External Campaign by the Associations Forum.
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.
Major grant awarded to implement technology in home-based care
11 November, 2022NARI and in-home care provider Silverchain have received significant funding to support the advancement of in-home care by implementing new technology.
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.
StepUp for Ageing Research connects volunteers with projects
07 November, 2022The University of Sydney's new online matching service helps researchers recruit into studies and helps volunteers access tailored opportunities of interest.
$25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research
04 November, 2022The Australian Government will provide an unprecedented $25 million for dementia, aging and aged care research through 18 grants.
