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Our research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do about it?
In a new study, we’ve found four in ten older Australians living in residential aged care are not receiving enough of the right types of nutrients, resulting in loss of weight and muscle. This is known as malnutrition.
Tick Tock: Are the new Quality Standards going to be released on time?
After a few false starts, it’s not unreasonable to wonder if the new ‘strengthened’ Aged Care Quality Standards are set for release still as planned, or if there have been further delays.
ACCPA calls on politicians to back Taskforce recommendations immediately
Industry peak body, Aged and Community Care Providers Association, wants the current political impasse over the Aged Care Taskforce to end, urging politicians to back the recommendations.
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.
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