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We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?
In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is brewing.
Sector compliance a mixed bag as residential and home care results vary
Governance continues to be an area of concern for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission with the latest Sector Performance Report revealing that 84% of audited residential care providers fully complied with all eight standards.
Political stand-off continues over critical Aged Care Act features
The new Aged Care Act’s official introduction to Parliament continues to be delayed as the Federal Government and opposition party argue over two major issues.
What do providers want? Commission shares workshop insights
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission shared insights from its recent 2024 National Aged Care Provider Conference pre-conference workshops.
Councils seek more support for Aged Care Act transition
Councils are seeking a two-year transition plan to help them implement the new Aged Care Act that’s expected to be presented to Parliament in the coming months before coming into effect in mid-2025.
No relief in sight: Government predicts daunting nursing shortage
Australia is not producing enough nurses to meet growing demand, with a projected undersupply of just under 80,000 nurses set to place more burden on strained aged care and healthcare sectors.
Industry leaders slam AN-ACC funding: “It’s not working at all”
Aged care’s AN-ACC funding model has come under fire with one regional provider claiming “it’s not working at all” while another said it’s not sustainable, especially for more innovative models of care that look to redefine the publics’ expectation of residential aged care.
“Be Brave”: First Nations Aged Care Commissioner aspires for change
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, Andrea Kelly, expressed her fears over the current trajectory of the aged care system, sharing that she is worried “we’re not thinking ahead”.
Core themes of living and dying well explored: ARIIA Day 2 highlights
On a jam-packed Friday, Day 2 of ARIIA’s 2024 conference, Facing the Future, started with two impactful speeches; the first by Associate Professor Uncle Boe Rambaldini, Bundjulung Elder, the second by Petrea King, Founder & CEO, Quest For Life. Uncle Boe delivered an emotion-fuelled talk that recounted his personal history, and that of Aboriginal and […]
Community, connection and technology: ARIIA Day 1 highlights
Day 1 of ARIIA’s 2024 conference, Facing the Future, brought together a global perspective on ageing and aged care, headlined by conversations on technology, innovation and workforce development.
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