May 26, 2022 RSL LifeCare to temporarily close beds in Merimbula, NSW RSL LifeCare has announced a “temporary suspension” of 15 of the 68 beds at its…
May 19, 2022 Aged care sector needs urgent staffing uplift and $55B for new and old beds – Plan B is the only answer post-election The latest analysis of the aged care sector’s financial performance appears to spell further ‘doom…
May 19, 2022 Over 60% of aged care homes operating at a loss: UTS Aged Care Sector Report Lower occupancy is driving down profitability for residential care providers, according to a new report…
May 19, 2022 Only 5% of aged care providers currently meeting 200 direct care minute requirement: UTS report Just 5% of aged care homes have a direct care workforce that would exceed the…
May 19, 2022 Mable CEO rubbishes Australian Medical Association’s criticism of using independent contractors in aged care Mable CEO Peter Scutt (pictured) has defended the use of independent contractors in aged care,…
May 19, 2022 Esperance aged care home wants part of Council donation to reopen services Esperance Shire Council, on the south coast of WA, will decide on 24 May if…
May 19, 2022 Homestyle opens aged care home in Melbourne’s outer west Homestyle Aged Care Services has opened Sunset Views Manor, a new aged care home in…
May 12, 2022 Anglicare Southern Queensland most trusted brand in aged care and retirement villages for fourth successive year Celebrating its 150th year, Anglicare Southern Queensland has been named Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand…
May 12, 2022 ACCPA appoints its inaugural Board The new Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has announced its Board ahead of…
May 12, 2022 174 aged care COVID-19 deaths recorded in the past two weeks The number of COVID-19 cases among aged care residents and staff is beginning to fall,…