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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.
IHACPA calls for feedback to inform Support at Home pricing
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is seeking input from home care providers and stakeholders following the release of its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Approach for the Support at Home Service List 2025–26.
Anglicare Australia research highlights the impact of excessive home care wait times
New research from Anglicare Australia highlights the real-world implications of prolonged home care wait lists.
Government reveals AN-ACC changes to fund higher staff wages
The Government has announced it will invest an additional $3.8 billion over four years to fund the next round of aged care pay rises, revealing key changes to AN-ACC prices starting next month.
Will Support at Home actually reduce costly home care waiting periods?
Underneath the glossy top coat of Support at Home is a host of concerns. For one, wait times for Home Care Packages have ballooned and there’s no short-term relief in sight.
Critic or supporter? How the sector has responded to the Aged Care Bill
Since the Aged Care Bill was presented to Parliament, a flurry of responses and opinions have been shared by industry leaders. Hello Leaders has recapped the key insights from across the sector to cut through the noise.
NARI Annual Summit puts human rights under the spotlight
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is hosting its 2024 Annual Summit this Friday with the theme Human Rights are Older People’s Rights, Too.
Research finds community engagement is both a challenge and a solution
Dementia Australia’s newest research report highlights how the pervasive dementia-related stigma continues to impact society due to limited knowledge and understanding about dementia.
Changes galore: Aged Care Act differences
The Department of Health and Aged Care has conducted its first webinar in the wake of this week’s defining Aged Care Act progress, recapping some of its key elements. Department representatives also highlighted some of the most notable changes between the exposure draft and the Bill presented to Parliament.
No more waiting: Aged Care Act introduced to Parliament
After the Coalition party set up some unexpected hurdles for the Federal Government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Aged Care Minister Anika Wells have introduced the new Aged Care Act to Parliament today.
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