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When the Department of Health and Aged Care released new insights into Support at Home pricing through new resources such as the summary of indicative prices, there were lingering questions amongst the sector.
Aged care has enjoyed some bumper budgets in recent years as the Labor government heavily invested in ongoing reform measures. That’s why a quieter budget feels like the sector has missed out right on the cusp of a new Aged Care Act.
Home care service providers are about to become incredibly familiar with the term ‘reasonable’ after the Department of Health and Aged Care released a suite of Support at Home pricing resources.
The 2025-26 Budget is here and the Australian Government has announced two key measures for the aged care sector, headlined by a further $2.6 billion that will help fund pay rises for aged care nurses from March this year.
The introduction of the AN-ACC funding model aims to provide ‘equitable funding’ in aged care. Yet, the reality is that the industry is more divided, has less growth potential, and is less profitable.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is seeking provider feedback on proposed charging arrangements for providers who wish to register, renew or vary their registration.
New Aged Care Financial and Prudential Standards aim to enhance financial governance and sustainability for providers. However, a formulaic calculation may have unintended consequences.
Is the Federal Government falling into a classic corporate software trap as the true costs of implementation unfold – lured in with a $13.5 million contract, only to now find itself on the hook for what has become a $150 million piece of software?
New Financial and Prudential Standards under the incoming Aged Care Act creates an uneven playing field that threatens to restrict development, force businesses to restructure, and challenge operators already under pressure to replace diminishing cash flows.
The Australian Government’s heavy investment into the aged care sector continues with a $2.6 billion announcement to fund the second pay rise for 60,000 nurses, taking its total wage increase commitment to almost $18 billion.
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