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…
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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…
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…
Star ratings set to be a game-changer for residential care sector – and now just five months away
Already impacted by COVID-19, falling occupancy and the negative impact of the Royal Commission, residential…
Labor defers start of new Support at Home Program to mid-2024
In the first major change to the previous Government’s ambitious five-year timeline for the Royal…
Labor introduces bumper aged care legislation to Parliament, including star ratings and 24/7 nurses
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells (pictured) has introduced two big aged care bills on the…
Federal Government brings forward capability review of the aged care regulator
In addition to deferring the Support at Home Program, the Albanese Labor Government announced last…
Defence Force support in aged care extended until end of September
Australian Defence Force (ADF) support has officially been extended in residential aged care homes until…
PM promises action on aged care reforms – but new funding remains the long-term challenge
With the 47th Parliament due to sit for the first time for two weeks starting…
Dept of Health and Aged Care reveals makeup of new residential care star ratings set for December
Residential care operators will be rated on four key areas by the end of 2022…