Additional quality indicators for aged care introduced The QI program is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with...
Government response sparks concern for advocates of older Australians How a Seniors’ Dental Benefit Scheme could change the game for older Australians with poor oral health
Australian Government invests $4.8 million dollars to combat elder abuse A recently announced national campaign could reduce the risk of older Australians experiencing abuse
Consumers Government Technology Up to 33 percent of older Aussies could be at risk of gambling harm What are foreign-matched lotteries and how could greater regulation of these reduce the risk of gambling harm for older...
Consumers Industry Government A new government strategy could impact how your personal information is shared How could you be affected with the implementation of the new digital strategy?
Consumers Industry Dementia The number of Australians with dementia is expected to double by 2058 A health report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted concerning trends about the...
Consumers Government Housing Retired public servant facing homelessness after waiting years for priority housing How discussions at the Federal Parliament could facilitate positive change for vulnerable older Australians looking for...
Consumers Advice Government Free service for eligible older Australians with Home Care Packages How older Australians are benefiting from this service while using their Home Care Packages funds
Consumers Industry Allied Health Thousands of doctors arriving in Australia could improve healthcare access for rural older Aussies How rural healthcare could improve for older Aussies with more healthcare professionals arriving in Australia
Industry Government Providers Australia is struggling to define ‘high-quality’ aged care As providers grow concerned about the new Aged Care Act Exposure Draft, COTA Australia’s CEO doubled-down on...
Consumers Industry Finance Why the 2024 – ‘25 Federal Budget has concerned advocates of older people How will older Australians benefit from funding allocations announced in this year’s Federal Budget?
Consumers Industry Finance What older Aussies want from the 2024–’25 Federal Budget Organisations supporting older Australians have voiced concerns and recommendations for the upcoming Federal Budget
Consumers Industry Government Australian Government looking for fewer quality standards in proposed Aged Care Act Changes to the quality standards are proposed in the new Aged Care Act
Consumers Industry Government Aged Care Act delayed — who will be impacted? In 2022 – ‘23, expenditure on aged care was approximately $1,000 per person per annum and is projected to grow —...
Consumers Government Positive Ageing How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians
Industry Government Why July is critical for the aged care sector Will July be a gamechanger in upholding the rights of older Australians or delayed ahead of the next election?
Consumers Government Providers How does the new 60-day prescription scheme affect me? Understanding more about the 60-day prescription update to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme could benefit you.
Industry Government Aged Care Taskforce report concludes taxpayers can’t foot the bill The government currently funds 75 percent of residential aged care and 95 percent of the home care sector.
Consumers Government Deadline extended for new Aged Care Act feedback The deadline to provide feedback on the new Aged Care Act has been extended.
Consumers Government Major concerns raised with the Aged Care Act Exposure draft Released on January 30, 2024, the Key Issues Paper assesses the government’s new Aged Care Act Exposure draft. Major...
Industry Finance Government PM shares tax cuts for ‘an aged care worker or a cleaner earning $50,000’ The majority of taxpayers are set to receive $804 dollars in added relief as of July 1, 2024.
Consumers Government Products Cutting-edge treatment for ‘Australia’s national cancer’ available through PBS from February A new and innovative treatment will become available to Australians and subsidised by the government as of February 1,...