Financial sustainability of the aged care sector continues to decline
The latest report from StewartBrown, a chartered accountancy firm, has revealed that the aged care sector is continuing its...
Staff shortages in aged care have doubled in 12 months
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found that the aged care workforce crisis has doubled over the...
Older Australians faced with barriers to re-entering the workforce
Ageism, pension rules and scarce age-appropriate job opportunities have been identified as the main barriers for older...
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Recent data shows over 500 sexual assaults in aged care in three months
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Labor wins Federal Election; Anthony Albanese is 31st Prime Minister
The Labor Party came out on top this Federal Election and is expected to form a...
New aged care peak body entity full steam ahead
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New report finds funding increase and sustainability plan needed for aged care
A newly released discussion paper from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has highlighted the need to increase... -
Award wage rise a positive for aged care workers
A review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and the modern award minimum wage by the Fair Work Commission has seen a 5.2... -
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day protect yourself from harm
This Wednesday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which shines an important light on elder abuse and how... -
Industry body releases new Workforce Planning Tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), an organisation working to improve the Australian aged care workforce,... -
ECH announces new Chief Executive
South Australian home care provider, ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home) has revealed their new Chief Executive (CE),... -
Homeownership key to feeling financially secure in retirement
A recent survey from National Seniors Australia has found that older Australians feel most financially secure in... -
Prime Minister announces new Cabinet, including aged care ministers
Last night, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Mark Butler as the new Minister for Health and Aged Care, filling... -
Raising awareness about your right to palliative care
This week, 22 - 28 May 2022, is National Palliative Care Week, which aims to put a spotlight on the importance of... -
Be informed: What are political parties offering for aged care this Election?
The Federal Election is fast approaching with ballots to be lodged on Saturday, 21 May. There are so many political... -
Retirement community development in high demand
Wesley Mission Queensland’s second stage of the Rosemount Retirement Village has proved popular with potential future... -
What the aged care sector is asking for this Election
With the Federal Election less than a week away, political parties and candidates are making their last-minute promises... -
Interim CEO appointed for new provider peak body
The next step in the creation of a new aged care provider peak body has been taken, with an interim Chief Executive... -
Nurses celebrated but union still calling out for support
Nurses of all kinds, including those working in aged care, are being celebrated for International Nurses Day today. -
Long-term Chief Executive of COTA announces resignation
Chief Executive (CE) of Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, Ian Yates AM, has announced that he will be stepping... -
Aged care discussion was animated and fiery during second leaders debate
Last night's second leadership debate saw current Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese...
