The aged care industry rarely has a quiet day. Join us as we take a look at industry news relevant to aged care providers, professionals and leaders. Hello Leaders is here to give you a bird’s eye view of the sector, and we always welcome leader input.
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Aged care workers could see 28% pay boost, indirect care workers left behind
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) finalised its decision on Stage 3 of the Aged Care Work Value Case, rewarding direct care workers with pay rises of up to 28% while only committing to a maximum 7% increase for indirect care workers.
BlueCross sale strengthens Opal HealthCare’s Victorian presence
BlueCross Aged Care is passing over its legacy to Opal HealthCare in a momentum-shifting ownership transfer, with the handover of 31 aged care sites and home care services expected to be completed mid-year.
Taskforce recommendations receive a warm reception, further clarification needed
Although the dust is far from settled following the release of the Aged Care Taskforce’s final report and recommendations, industry leaders have continued to share their thoughts. Hello leaders have collated some of their insights.
Provider insight: How consumer co-contributions benefit aged care
Aged Care Taskforce members have shared their insights into their final report and recommendations following its public release, responding to provider questions in the Department of Health and Aged Care’s webinar.
Taskforce recommendations flag areas of importance, Govt remains quiet on commitment
After months of anticipation, the Aged Care Taskforce has released its final report and recommendations.
Govt releases Home Care Workforce Support Program survey for providers and employees
Home care providers and workers have three weeks to respond to the Government’s new Home Care Workforce Support Program survey to ensure they understand all the details and variations within the home care workforce.
Mandatory qualifications would strengthen aged care worker professionalism, report states
A report released by The Australia Institute Centre for Future Work has outlined the benefits of mandating sector-wide aged care training requirements as part of a national care worker registration and accreditation scheme.
Telehealth software provider Coviu names new CEO as Co-Founder steps down
Leading telehealth software provider Coviu has named Diana Pitts as its new Chief Executive Officer following successful leadership stints at Safewill and Mable.
RLC says retirement living can play a key role in home care reform
The Retirement Living Council is calling for a funding injection that would enable retirement villages to better provide home care services directly to residents.
Dollars to Care tool highlights new information for consumers on My Aged Care
Updates to My Aged Care have resulted in drastic changes to publicly available information with aged care consumers now able to see how much providers spend on food each day, staff wages and overall surplus or deficit margins.
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