Cause for hope: the future of aged care can be a bright one – with the right changes
A question came across my desk this week that gave me pause for thought: “Aged care is such a bleak…
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Labor Government’s Royal Commission Response Bill first to pass Parliament
The Labor Government has removed the mandatory registration of aged care workers from its bill implementing the findings of the…
Six aged homes report less than 10% of residents with fourth dose vaccination as COVID-19 cases near 10,000
Six residential aged care homes have reported less than 10% of residents as having received a fourth dose of COVID-19…
UnitingCare Queensland becomes first non-Catholic provider to join Catholic Health Australia
Catholic Health Australia, the largest non-Government provider grouping of health, community and aged care services, has amended its constitution to…
Warrigal CEO Mark Sewell announces his retirement after almost 21 years at the helm
Mark Sewell is ending a remarkable career of 40 years managing human services, including 20 years and 11 months as…
Apollo Care buys Bundaleer Care Services in NSW Mid-North Coast to continue aged care expansion
Private provider Apollo Care is continuing its push to ensure the survival of smaller Not For Profit providers while maintaining…
Details on reclassification triggers and compounding factors released ahead of AN-ACC
More details have been released ahead of the upcoming AN-ACC funding tool, including additional reclassification triggers and information on compounding…
Former St Basil’s bosses compelled to testify at COVID-19 inquest
Two former bosses of St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Melbourne have lost their bid to avoid testifying before…
Medi-Map’s shared care medication platform a hit with providers
Choosing the right electronic medication management software can be daunting. Due diligence is time-consuming. However, if providers use the same…
St Basil’s NSW/ACT to close aged care home at Annandale in Sydney’s Inner West
St Basil’s NSW/ACT will close its aged care home at Annandale, in Sydney’s Inner West, with more than 40 residents…