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Tangled complexity over common sense – “maze-like conditions” when navigating my aged care, inspector-general affirms difficulties facing people and provider alike
Aged care’s Inspector-General has tabled a scathing report into the complexities and “maze-like conditions” of My Aged Care.
Algorithms overriding clinicians: why aged care’s new IAT system is eroding trust and burning out assessors
As Australia’s new IAT assessment system goes live, assessors report being overruled by rigid algorithms and left questioning their professional judgement – and their future in the sector. With older Australians being under-classified and under-supported, leaders are asking: Has efficiency trumped clinical care?
The aged care system is expanding, but the model running it is already out of date
Australia’s aged care system is expanding fast, but the latest ROACA report shows the model underpinning it is already out of date. More than 1.5 million people accessed aged care in 2024–25 and government spending hit $39.2 billion, yet the framework guiding funding, planning and service delivery still reflects a supply-driven, residential-focused era.
Government drags feet over spending transparency – Aged care minister defies senate order to produce documents for bungled aged care technology upgrades
A Senate order to disclose information surrounding government spending on aged care digital upgrades, has been defied by the aged care minister. Calls for transparency and accountability grow.
Care & Living with Mercer to transition to Care & Co Match
Care & Living with Mercer will transition to Care & Co Match by 30 November 2025, ensuring long-term growth and continuity for a service that helps Australians navigate aged care, home care and retirement living. Care & Co Group will expand the program’s reach across employers, super funds and financial advisers while keeping support seamless for current users.
New Richmond aged care facility opens to help residents age in place
mecwacare has opened a new aged care home in Richmond to help older residents remain in their inner-city community as demand grows across Yarra. John Hood Terrace offers 77 suites in a restored heritage building and reflects the provider’s push to support ageing in place with connected, high-quality care.
Ageism is rising sharply across Australia. New WA data confirms the problem is nationwide
A new Juniper white paper reveals a steep rise in ageism among older Western Australians, echoing national findings from the Australian Human Rights Commission and highlighting barriers in access, respect and aged care navigation.
When one system saves, another pays: the real cost of delayed aged care reform
Delays in moving older Australians from hospital to aged care are driving major cost blowouts across the health system. New analysis shows each stalled discharge adds $6,661 in avoidable spending and increases the risk of premature entry into residential care. As slow reform and system gaps push pressure from aged care onto hospitals, leaders face mounting financial, operational and clinical consequences.
Every age needs purpose, inclusion and respect – WA’s Juniper publishes white paper showing rising ageism and the need for a collective response
Juniper’s recently released white paper highlights that ageism is on the rise. Equally of importance is the call for a collective honouring of the purpose, personality and skill that seniors want to bring to those around them. Respecting and including seniors is a moral and strategic reality for Australia.
Hospitals overflow as older patients await aged care placements
Thousands of seniors are medically ready to leave hospital but cannot because aged care beds are scarce. Families and frontline staff say the pressure is reaching breaking point.
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