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A new era: Aged Care Bill passes parliament
Aged care will begin a new era in 2025 after parliament approved the Aged Care Bill on Monday.
Aged care pay concerns prompt government update
The government has released an update on the aged care pay rise implementation process following calls for it to be delayed by four months so providers would have more time to adjust.
Senate approval another milestone for the new Aged Care Bill
The aged care reform journey remains on track after the Senate approved the Aged Care Bill on Thursday evening, albeit with additional amendments.
A false dawn: Fears Support at Home won’t solve home care’s problems
The incoming Support at Home program may not be the transformative saving grace the Australian Government is after, as there are fears the new home care program lacks critical details that make it an effective person-centred model.
Home care wait times could be published more often for increased transparency
Aged care wait times could be published every three months by the Department of Health and Aged Care after the Coalition renewed its calls for greater transparency in aged care.
Helping hand: Gov establishes an Aged Care Transition Taskforce
The Federal Government has announced that an Aged Care Transition Taskforce will be assembled to help the sector deliver its once-in-a-generation reforms.
Home care focus can meet the baby boomer ‘freight train’
Bernard Salt AM has thrown his support behind Australia prioritising care at home as part of its healthcare model so that the nation can handle the growing healthcare demands of an ageing population.
BaptistCare, Baptcare and Baptist Care SA merger set to shake up aged care’s hierarchy
Three of Australia’s faith-based care providers will merge in 2025 to become Australia’s 10th-largest residential care provider and the third-highest funded home care provider.
More time needed: Peak body seeks aged care pay rise delay
ACCPA says the sector needs more time to prepare for the upcoming aged care pay rise. It has called on the Fair Work Commission to delay changes by four months, labelling the current transition period of less than two months ‘entirely inadequate’.
Rural council pleads for Federal help as it loses $400,000 per annum in aged care
A rural council in New South Wales has pleaded for urgent Federal support for aged care facilities in rural areas after revealing it’s losing more than $400,000 per annum to care for an average of 14 residents.
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