Friday 18 December: Federal and State Government round-up of press releases and announcements
Federal: Preparing Australians for the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out: View Here
VIC: Free travel for Victorians this Christmas: View Here
Statement On Victorian Ombudsman Housing Report: View Here
SA: SA has the lowest unemployment in Australia: View Here
WA: COVID-19 relief grants expanded to help pay tenants’ rent debt: View Here
TAS: Tasmanian Government Discounts and Concessions Guide launched: View Here
Aged care homes on Sydney’s Northern Beaches directed to ban visitors after NSW records five new COVID-19 cases – one an aged care worker
NSW has recorded a further five COVID-19 cases overnight after a 45-year-old man was the…
Aged care regulator notches up record 5,500 assessments in September quarter – but most contacts carried out remotely
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s latest Sector Performance Report for July to September…
Aged Care Minister pledges to release reports into COVID outbreaks at St Basil’s and Heritage Care’s Epping Gardens before Christmas – confirms he wants to stay in portfolio
As we reported here last week, Labor has been pushing the Government to release the…
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Federal Government to boost aged care funding by $1 billion in MYEFO ahead of Royal Commission Final Report
Is this a down payment on Australia’s future aged care system – or a band…
Australians aged over 70 to be prioritised for COVID vaccines – but anyone will be able to be vaccinated
Australians over 70 will likely be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part…
Sweden says it failed its elderly during COVID-19 pandemic – increased staffing and training recommended
An independent report from the Swedish Health Agency has concluded the country failed to protect…
NSW records community transmission after airport worker tests positive
Australia’s run of no COVID community transmission is over after NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard…
Aged care regulator launches visitor access campaign – unannounced visits for providers where complaints about visitor restrictions are made
As COTA warns aged care providers not to “ruin Christmas” by barring visitors, the Aged…
Media reports that MYEFO will contain another 10,000 Home Care Packages
The Herald Sun is reporting that the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) due later…
Aspen Medical makes record profit after COVID-19 contracts – $3,700 a day for supplying aged care workforce
The company contracted to act as the Federal Government’s emergency responder for any aged care…
New coronavirus strain discovered in UK – as Australia continues clear run of no community transmission
Health Secretary Matt Hancock (pictured above) made the announcement during Parliament but followed up by…