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New Support at Home details reveal co-contribution cut-off date
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a new Support at Home program handbook to help service providers prepare for their Support at Home transition ahead of its July 1 2025 implementation date.
Quality indicator fail: “Awful” survey tool overshadows the home care QI pilot
As the Department of Health and Aged Care moves into the next stage of quality indicator development for in-home aged care services, red flags have been raised regarding a key assessment tool currently being used in residential care settings.
ARIIA receives $13 million funding boost
The Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has received $13 million of funding from the Federal Government, spread over two years, to help the organisation begin a second stage of strategy focused on home care.
Inspector-General labels new Aged Care Act elements “largely aspirational”
The Office of the Inspector General of Aged Care has labelled some elements “aspirational”, expressing its concern that it will not implement a rights-based framework like the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety wanted.
Minister Wells calls out “disappointing” provider care minute results
The Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells, has expressed her disappointment towards aged care providers that haven’t achieved their care minute targets.
Contract conundrums: Unpacking the fine print of retirement villages
Retirement village operators are under harsh media spotlights once again and it begs the question, what more needs to be done to ensure residents are not left feeling confused or disadvantaged?
Government begins public consultation on new Aged Care Act
The first stage of public consultation of the new Aged Care Act is underway after the Department of Health and Aged Care released the Act’s service list.
Department of Health and Aged Care gains new cyber security leader
Services Australia’s National Manager of Cyber Operations, David Lang, will take a prominent position in aged care moving forward after being revealed as the Department of Health and Aged Care’s new cyber security leader.
Regis Aged Care continues expansion with Village Glen acquisition
Regis Healthcare has purchased two Melbourne-based premium residential aged care homes from Ti Tree Operations for $35.5 million, expanding its footprint by 262 beds.
Offering end of life support as part of home care is important – but may face some challenges
Alongside a shake up of home care packages, the Support at Home program will include an important addition – an end of life pathway for older Australians.
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