Industry News

Aged care peak bodies and unions have welcomed the $3.9 billion investment towards aged care reform put forward in last night’s Federal Budget, but have noted it will take time to rectify the sector after years of underfunding.

A major aged care provider is putting their aged care facilities up for sale, following a raft of concerns around meeting new sector requirements.

As the consultation period for providers to give feedback to the draft of the Code of Conduct for Aged Care came to an end yesterday, aged care providers should be preparing themselves for the execution of this new Code within their business.

The Federal Government wants Australia’s aged care to be “world leading, not just getting by”.

Tom Symondson has officially taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aged & Community Care Providers Association, and said he’s ready to provide strong leadership and a united voice in the aged care sector.

Welcome to the first issue of Hello Leaders, an industry-leading resource to empower aged care decision makers with the latest knowledge and best practice to deliver positive business growth and satisfaction.

The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) has been expanded to offer a new set of rules and requirements for aged care service providers, commencing from mid-2023. 

The National Cabinet’s unanimous decision to remove mandatory isolation for people testing positive for COVID-19 from October 14 has been labelled as “disappointing” by industry bodies.