Report shines light on struggling aged care industry
Concern continues to mount over the financial future of the nation’s aged care sector, following the public release of a star…
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Temporary COVID-19 relief for South Australians on pension
As South Australia heads into temporary lockdown conditions in preparation of a potential second wave of COVID-19 in the S…
Landmark work value case calls for 25 percent aged care wage increase
The Health Services Union (HSU), a members-based union, has launched a landmark work value case with the Fair Work Commiss…
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Aged care financial report card details record financial risk for sector
Chartered accountancy firm, StewartBrown, has revealed its latest Aged Care Financial Performance Survey f… -
Aged care sector responds to missed opportunities in Federal Budget
The Federal Government released the Federal Budget on Tuesday night which offered investments into the aged care sect… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and future funding changes
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held seven days of hearings, running from 14-18 and 21-22 of S… -
Aged care needs financial transparency says independent Commission report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released an independent report based on aged care provider… -
Australians on the aged pension struggling to meet rent
A recently released Rental Affordability Survey from peak social advocacy organisation, Anglicare Australia, has foun… -
Government commits further funding to aged care
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector's response to COVID-19, foll… -
Aged care is complicated but diverse legal and financial advice can help
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care can be complex to navigate, especially when making decisions, which is why integrated fin… -
Australia is too dependent on poorly funded aged care
Researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, have stated in a new Medical Journal of Australia … -
A suggested new tax could secure future aged care funding
In a newly released consultation paper, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has suggested a new ta… -
Recent aged care finance report doesn't show worst of COVID-19 impact
Chartered accountancy firm, StewartBrown, has released their most recent Aged Care Financial Performance Report for M… -
Home Care Package pricing tool to assist provider transparency requirements
Aged care peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), has developed a Home Care Package (HCP) Pricing Tool whic… -
Government injects $6 million into communication package for older Australians
Two new initiatives will be receiving a part of a $6 million communications package from the Federal Government that … -
Emergency leave available for aged care residents
The Government adopted new emergency leave legislation amendments this week, which allows for older residents to move… -
Peak bodies band together for aged care Rescue Package proposal
Seven aged care sector peak bodies have joined together to propose a Rescue Package costing over 1.2 billion to the F… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Need-based care and funding to reflect actual cost of care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held a brief hearing in Adelaide on Wednesday to hear all of t… -
Peak bodies support staff minimums if there is increased funding
Following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing in Adelaide last week, which focussed on the… -
COTA submits Pre-Budget wishlist to Government
Peak body for older people, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, has provided a Pre-Budget Submission to the Feder… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Potential funding options for aged care
The second day of Adelaide workshops for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety continued presenting … -
Last week to participate in ACAR consultations
The 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) stakeholder consultation is only open until Friday before feedback applicat…
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