Anonymous reporting tool exposes failures in aged care
A new whistleblower reporting tool established by United Workers Union (UWU) has had over 2,000 aged care workers expose safety...
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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...
New aged care peak body entity full steam ahead
In a momentous vote, members of aged care peak bodies Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and Aged and Community Services...
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One in five aged care workers plan to quit in next 12 months, says ANMF survey
The dire situation of the aged care workforce shortage has been further highlighted by a recent report from the... -
Aged care peak bodies prepare themselves for unified new entity
Major aged care peak bodies are preparing themselves for the next steps in creating a new overarching aged care industry... -
Federal Government bows to sector pressure, deploys ADF in aged care
After weeks of denying the aged care sector’s request of deploying the Australian Defence Force in aged care, Prime... -
New report showcases sector's fight to keep older Australians safe during COVID-19
The Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), a group of six aged care peak bodies, has released an Aged Care Situation... -
Government announces $800 bonus for aged care staff
The Federal Government has announced a $210 million support package that will provide $800 bonuses to aged care workers... -
Sector calls for defence force to be deployed in aged care, Government rejects request
Aged care peak bodies and unions are requesting for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to be brought in to assist in... -
Consumer peak concerned for aged care residents’ rights
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), peak body for older Australians, is calling on Governments and the aged care... -
Peak bodies call for Age Pension changes to allow pensioners to fill workforce shortages
The National, State and Territory Chambers of Commerce have joined together to call on the Federal Treasurer to allow... -
Government establishes National Aged Care Advisory Council
A key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has just been established by the... -
Aged care sector urges Government to implement rights-based Aged Care Act
Twenty-five aged care and community peak bodies are calling on the Federal Government to commit to implementing a... -
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for in home and community aged care workers
On Wednesday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) announced that it recommends the COVID-19... -
COTA calls for 'Essential Visitors' for aged care residents
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is calling for action from State and Territory Governments to implement an... -
COVID-19 outbreaks exposed shortfalls in aged care, finds review
Recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities aim to fix "shortcomings and systemic... -
Aged care residents first in line for COVID-19 booster shot
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, announced on Wednesday that aged care residents will be among the first to... -
Union concerned trade deal may provide loopholes for overseas aged care companies
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is concerned the world's largest trade deal, which Parliament is... -
NARI calls for huge home care reform
The home care system needs systemic reform to ensure it is sustainable and effective for older Australians into the... -
Aged care peak bodies put the Government on notice
The Federal Government has been put on notice by key aged care peak bodies as it has been 100 days since the May Federal... -
What will aged care look like in five years?
It has been a tumultuous 18 months in aged care with COVID-19 providing a stark look into the sector's areas of failure...
