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Breaking news: Government delays new Aged Care Act until November 1, 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is delaying the new Aged Care Act, making the sudden revelation at the Ageing Australia Victoria State Conference on Wednesday morning.
Proposed retirement village canned in $18.5 million sale
A proposed seven-storey retirement living complex in Gosford, on the New South Wales Central Coast, has officially been canned after the current owners sold the site for roughly $18.5 million.
Provider insight: Gov releases reform booklet and priority actions list
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released two critical resources for aged care providers that will help organisations and leaders strengthen their readiness before 1 July to implement the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program.
Twilight Aged Care appoints new CEO
Sydney’s Twilight Aged Care has announced that Niamh Mannion is its new Chief Executive Officer, with the passionate leader to commence her role on 21 July, 2025.
New training modules released for Support at Home providers ahead of July launch
The Australian Government has unveiled new training modules to assist home care providers in preparing for the upcoming Support at Home program, which comes into effect in just four weeks.
Greater Geelong Council votes to retain in-home community services
The City of Greater Geelong has voted to continue providing in-home community services, completing a remarkable turnaround after an independent review recommended that it exits from the home care sector earlier in the year.
Invisible again: The fight for inclusion in aged care for LGBTI+ Australians
Despite Australia’s progressive social reforms, many older LGBTI+ Australians face an unsettling reality when entering residential aged care, as the dark shadow of discrimination sadly remains.
‘Complex’ aged care fees go under the media microscope
The complex aged care picture continues to take shape ahead of 1 July, and public conversation suggests providers will face a hard sell when talking about increased consumer contributions.
Have staffing targets in aged care improved resident outcomes?
A new study has investigated whether the mandated staffing care minutes mandates introduced in 2022 have helped to improve the quality of care for older Australians, or if the effort has missed the mark.
Volunteering Australia CEO highlights the power of giving back to communities
As Australia marks National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), Mark Pearce, CEO of Volunteering Australia, has delivered a passionate call to action, encouraging the public to reflect on the vital role of volunteers in shaping stronger, more connected communities.
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