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Hello Leaders is igniting the spark in aged care
Since being launched in early October, Hello Leaders has provided decision makers in the aged care sector with a wealth of knowledge while growing a network of like minded industry professionals.
The Aged Care Quality Standards are being reviewed, what you need to know
The Government is currently “urgently” reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards from 2019 after identifying it as a key area to fix.
Changes to reportable incidents in aged care better safeguard older people
A recent change to the reportable incidents in aged care by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will better protect older Australians against sexual assault.
What new aged care bills passed in Parliament?
Parliament has returned this week for the first time since May’s Federal Election – which saw the Labor Party voted into power – and a couple of aged care reform bills were introduced...
How does recent inflation impact you?
As Australia is beginning to feel the effects of inflation, you will likely see an increase in daily expenses and savings.
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 last year, with the worker shortfall increasing from 17,000 to 35,000.
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 Australians trying to return to the workforce.
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 Government spending in the aged care sector along with the implementation of a...
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 percent and a 4.6 percent increase in each wage respectively, which will...
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 older Australians can protect themselves from experiencing this type of abuse.
Industry body releases new Workforce Planning Tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), an organisation working to improve the Australian aged care workforce, launched a new online tool yesterday designed for and by aged care providers to...
ECH announces new Chief Executive
South Australian home care provider, ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home) has revealed their new Chief Executive (CE), Claire Scapinello, who will be taking over from long-term CE, Dr David Panter.
Recent data shows over 500 sexual assaults in aged care in three months
A recently released report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has found that 530 sexual assaults occurred in residential aged care facilities in the final quarter of last year.
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 the space of former Minister Greg Hunt.
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