Aged and Home Care
TLC Heathcare mandates rapid antigen tests at its aged care homes in VIC
Private operator TLC has mandated COVID-19 rapid antigen testing capabilities across its 11 aged care…
Aged care peak bodies back Federal Government’s Council of Elders
The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) said the Federal Government’s formation of the Aged Care…
St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle given $6.5M for new dementia support village
St Agnes’ Care and Lifestyle, a Not For Profit in Port Macquarie, NSW, will receive…
Uniting AgeWell looks to extend Bendigo facility
Not For Profit operator Uniting AgeWell is seeking to expand its aged care home in…
Cameron Kirby advises 48 aged care suites in new Hyegrove Willoughby retirement village
Cameron Kirby, the former CEO of Mark Moran Group, is guiding the developer Stephen Abolakian’s…
Third vaccine dose now available for severely immune deficient Australians
Severely immunocompromised Australians, including many older people, are able to access a third dose of…
NFP and private sector peak bodies unite and ask KPMG to weigh up one voice for the sector
The aged care sector’s peak bodies will reconsider the best way for the industry to…
Fed Govt boost for Registered Nurses not for all, says Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis
The Not For Profit’s CEO (pictured) says it is “incredible” that the Federal Government’s additional…
COTA pleased with national agreement for visitors to enter aged care
COTA Australia CEO Ian Yates said he pushed hard for an agreement between the States…
COVID-19 cases rising in Victorian aged care homes
Despite the moves to allow visitors back into aged care homes, COVID-19 outbreaks are still…
Look at what the regulator wants to charge operators to become an approved provider
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is seeking immediate feedback from operators on…
Less than 4% of Australian aged care homes would meet new minimum staff levels
The Federal Government’s mandatory minimum staffing levels in aged care homes may be a tough…