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.
Search Industry News Articles
What's hot
Industry News Articles
Aged care needs more than bigger wages to increase worker value
The value of Australia’s aged care workforce needs to rely on more than just increased wages, with experts calling for an end to the chronic undervaluing of women in a female-dominated workforce.
Input requested to help improve aged care for First Nations people
Andrea Kelly, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, is seeking public feedback to help improve aged care services for First Nations people across Australia.
Yarra City confirms handover of home care services to Mercy Health
Following significant consultation with its clients and community, Yarra City Council has decided to transition out of the home care sector, passing its entire suite of services over to Mercy Health.
ACCPA’s Pre-Budget recommendations seek short and long-term stability
ACCPA has shared its aged care recommendations in a pre-budget submission, stating that the upcoming Federal Budget is a chance to ensure the sector survives and flourishes into the future.
Mixed reactions take the shine off the latest aged care pay rise decision
The aged care sector had a big win with the Fair Work Commission approving additional pay rises for most workers. However, the disparity between rate increases resulted in mixed reactions.
Aged Care Act submission seeks stronger rights and protections for consumers
A consortium of 12 aged care organisations say the Government must ensure the new Aged Care Act is backed by a system that protects and enforces the human rights of older people.
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.
Showing page 43 of 57