Saturday 28 November: Federal and State Government round-up of press releases and announcements
Federal: $4 million for new COVID-19 research: View Here
VIC: Fairer Payment Terms For Small Businesses Here To Stay: View Here
QLD: New laws to strengthen disability worker screening: View Here
WA: New NDIS worker screening takes effect from February 2021: View Here
NT: An extra Public Holiday for Territorians in 2020: View Here
TAS: Support available for Tasmanian landlords: View Here
Bupa and Opal Aged Care stop all visits to their 150 aged care homes over COVID-19
Two of the country’s largest providers have restricted access to their aged care homes until…
Aged care providers told to have all staff vaccinated against flu by 1 May – four weeks away – or face penalties
The Department of Health has issued a warning to providers that they must make sure…
KinCare CEO Jason Howie: staff need clear messaging – Government should consider putting new payment arrangements for home care providers on hold
The CEO of the family-owned operator which has around 10,000 clients, Jason (pictured above) appeared…
US: all 94 residents of New Jersey aged care home assumed to have coronavirus and evacuated to another facility
24 of the 94 residents of the St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge (pictured above) have…
Dyson to produce 15,000 ventilators in UK – Australian Government asks Ford to boost its production
True story. The British technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners, fans and a…
Government to draft in 1,000 retired RNs to treat coronavirus patients
A pre-emptive response or a desperate effort to get on the front foot? Health Minister…
HammondCare’s Dr Stephen Judd on the coronavirus: expect to see more infections and stricter Government regulations
The Chief Executive of HammondCare since 1995, Dr Judd (pictured) is currently a member of…
National Cabinet expands coronavirus testing criteria to aged care staff and residents
In its third meeting in four days, the Cabinet agreed anyone who has a fever…
MinterEllison warns Queensland Government that retirement villages can’t protect residents unless urgent laws are passed to increase their powers
MinterEllison partner Robin Lyons (pictured above) says that retirement villages do not have the same…
Department of Health says aged care staff do not need to wear PPE unless providing care to suspected coronavirus cases – but will staff agree?
The Department has advised providers that aged care staff should only wear appropriate Personal Protective…
Aged Care Minister writes personal thank you to staff for providing care during coronavirus crisis
The letter from Senator Richard Colbeck (pictured here meeting aged care staff during the recent…
Australians to have access to home testing kits soon, Deputy Chief Medical Officer says
Australians could soon be able to test themselves for COVID-19, as the first batch of…