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 majority Government, with new Prime Minister...
Workforce
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 Officer...
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.
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Aged care workers set to go on strike for first time
A majority of aged care workers across five large aged care facilities have voted to go on strike due to ongoing anger... -
No funding or workers to implement recent amendments to Aged Care Reform Bill
Late on Wednesday night, amendments were made to the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission... -
Aged care workers biggest losers in Federal Budget
The 2022/23 Federal Budget has not delivered for aged care workers and has left many organisations and groups... -
Aged care sector looking for more funding and reform in soon-to-be-released Federal Budget
The 2022/23 Federal Budget will be dropping tonight with the aged care sector and organisations eagerly awaiting to see... -
Aged care wages barely keeping up with cost of living
A new report, part of an election campaign launched by the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), has found that the... -
The pandemic has exacerbated workplace stress in aged care
OPINION - In the years leading up to the pandemic, workplace stress already became recognised as a major workplace... -
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 sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
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... -
COVID-19 super spreader variant causing havoc in aged care sector
With the aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, and the Government's new attempt at a COVID-normal... -
New $34 million aged care research centre announced at Flinders University
A $34 million Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research was unveiled on Wednesday, with the three year... -
Aged care sector’s major representatives announce intention to form new industry body
In a bid to change in line with the necessary reform to the aged care sector, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA),... -
LASA Excellence in Age Services Award winners announced for 2021
The award winners of the Leading Aged Services Australia’s (LASA) National Excellence in Age Services Awards were... -
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... -
Aged care providers recognised at ACSA awards for navigating a difficult year
The peak body for not-for-profit aged care providers, Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), announced the... -
Industry calls on in home care and community workforce to get vaccinated as deadline looms
Aged care peak bodies are encouraging those who work in the in home care and community services sector to get their... -
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...
