Industry News

Just as door for the Aged Care Act consultation period was expected to slam shut, the Government has extended consultation for a further three weeks.

Debate continues over the release of the Aged Care Taskforce’s final report, presented to Government in December 2023, with their recommendations yet to be officially announced but the Government says there have been no delays.

The first quarterly sector performance report for the 2023-24 financial year has been released by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. There’s positive news right off the bat: there is a significant improvement in the number of fully compliant aged care providers.

Australia has a new Age Discrimination Commissioner following the announcement that the current New South Wales Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM, will fill the vacated role.

In its efforts to overcome ongoing workforce challenges, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) has expanded its recruitment strategy both locally and internationally.

Aged care providers have less than two weeks to preview the latest update to Star Ratings in the GPMS before those changes go public via My Aged Care.

The 1997 Aged Care Act has become a patchwork of change upon change. So when is the new act due, and what does it aim to achieve?

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a joint statement document to increase clarity among health and aged care providers regarding roles and responsibilities for the delivery of health care for people receiving aged care services. 

Land acquisition is a key focus for retirement living operator Levande as it takes the first steps toward a significant period of growth and expansion, buoyed by increased demand for retirement living options.

Western Australian aged care provider Juniper has released its 2022-23 Annual Report. It has been a strong year for the organisation with the implementation of aged care reforms, a reduction in COVID-19 outbreaks and reaccreditation for all eligible homes.