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Election promises spotlight aged care needs, but are they enough?
As Australia’s federal election campaign intensifies, both major parties are spotlighting aged care in their policy platforms, unveiling funding commitments aimed at enhancing services in underserved regions.
Aged care may not be immune to the Coalition’s proposed public service cuts
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission could be significantly impacted if the Coalition wins the election and implements a freeze on public service recruitment, potentially resulting in up to 26% of the existing workforce being lost.
Class action launched against Bupa Aged Care over alleged quality of care failure
Bupa Aged Care is at the centre of a new class action issued by Echo Law alleging that between July 1, 2019, and April 11, 2025, Bupa failed to provide the quality of care it promised to residents, and that it was required to deliver under law.
Aussie excellence shines at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards
The 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards were held this week as part of the World Ageing Festival in Singapore, with Australian organisations picking up 11 awards.
Minister Wells addresses aged care concerns in breakfast radio interview
With the Federal Election just over three weeks away, the Minister for Sport and Aged Care, Anika Wells, appeared on 4BC Breakfast this morning with Peter Fegan in a rare appearance directly answering listener questions.
Fake news: Is media sensationalism impacting aged care’s trustworthiness?
Since the Aged Care Star Ratings system was introduced, mainstream media coverage of the star ratings system has often defaulted to headline-grabbing summaries.
Fair Work Ombudsman targets aged care in compliance crackdown
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that it is investigating 20 aged care organisations across Australia to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements.
Million-dollar variations continue in aged care’s costly IT transformation journey
An $18 million ‘error’ is the latest financial concern to arise from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s digital transformation journey.
How the University of Queensland is leading the way as a Dementia-Friendly organisation
Earlier in the year, the University of Queensland achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first university to be formally recognised by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organisation.
Aged care exit looms for the City of Greater Geelong
An independent review into the City of Greater Geelong’s provision of aged care services has resulted in a major recommendation that the Council transitions all in-home community care clients to local providers.
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