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Two new senate inquiries announced into aged care – if inquiries are a gong of alarm, how much percussion will it take for the commonwealth to hear?
Senate announces two new inquiries into aged care reforms. The transition away from CHSP and the structure of Support at Home are to be closely examined, as well as their potential impacts on seniors and the nation.
New Act, new My Aged Care: same systemic failures
After more than a decade and hundreds of millions spent, My Aged Care’s latest redesign raises the same question: has anything really changed?
Heart-break and hope sit with the aged care community – Specialist bikes stolen from aged care facility in Victoria
Specialist bikes used for Cycling Without Age stolen from aged care facility in Victoria. Hope is the community stepping in to support and help, from inside and outside of aged care.
Strong foundations for stolen generations: Landmark aged care facility in Perth receives green light
A new $89 million aged care facility at the historic Sister Kate’s site in Perth will provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal Elders, along with training opportunities for Aboriginal health workers.
Could contact centres help tackle Australia’s loneliness epidemic?
A QUT whitepaper with Anglicare Southern Queensland explores how contact centres could help detect and respond to loneliness, turning everyday service calls into moments of human connection.
Regis Healthcare goes deeper into regional and premium aged care footprint
Regis Healthcare isn’t chasing scale for the sake of it. Its latest $45 million deal shows a clear focus on high-quality, single-ensuite homes in fast-growing regions where aged care demand is booming.
The rental squeeze: How Australia’s housing crisis is pricing out aged care workers
Aged care workers are struggling to afford homes in Australia. Rising rents mean essential staff like nurses and carers are facing housing stress despite wage increases. It’s time for urgent policy action.
Government’s GPMS bungle worsening – My Aged Care’s backend supplier Salesforce reportedly hacked and clients’ data leaked to readily awaiting internet
As government initiatives drive the aged care sector to higher digital exposure, pressure mounts for public actors to display aptitude, excellence and safety in this push and not reactive vulnerabilities.
OPAN launches new decision-making e-resources for providers and seniors ahead of Act – Advocates maintain further reform to Act is still needed
OPAN launches two stems of e-resources for residents and providers ahead of new Act. Advocates maintain that building and reforming the Act must still continue.
Ballooning by 26% in three months – seniors approved but still waiting on home care packages increases by 25,200
Seniors on the national priority system waitlist, approved for but not receiving a home care package, has ballooned by 26% in three months.
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