Industry News

Australia’s ageing population poses future challenges for the aged care industry that cannot be ignored today as demographic trends begin to have an impact.

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released its summary report of the public consultation regarding the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which will be introduced on July 1, 2024.

Aged care organisations have worked hard to engage with volunteers, new or old, but competing priorities often limit investments.

Jonathan Gavshon, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Group Homes Australia, said the Government’s 2023 Budget commitment deservedly recognised those working in the heart of the sector.

With one eye on the future, the Federal Government has reinforced existing commitments to the aged care sector this week as the Aged Care Minister and the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care provided key updates for the aged care sector.

The 2023 Federal Budget was headlined by the aged care wage increase, but that’s not the only announcement leaders welcomed. Here’s what some of the key figures have said about the Budget.

Two of the Big Four accounting and consultancy firms are in the crosshairs of unions and The Greens as questions are raised over potential conflicts of interest surrounding their work in aged care.

Following the Federal Government’s confirmation it will fully fund the 15% aged care pay rise in this week’s Budget, accountancy firm StewartBrown has released a detailed breakdown of the additional funding.

The Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety set the wheels in motion for change, but while consultations are still underway and frameworks are being developed, the already regulatory-heavy sector is set to change.

A $90 million aged care precinct plan for the former Woodside Hospital site in East Fremantle is under assessment by the SDAU, including a wellness centre.