Industry News

With the July 1 deadline to have a Registered Nurse (RN) on site 24/7 fast approaching, experts warn that some aged care providers may consider reducing bed numbers to meet last-minute exemptions.

Victorian aged care provider, BlueCross, is selling their historic Darnlee aged care home and interested parties are already earmarking the palatial property to be sold to a family.

The aged care workforce has achieved a big win after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled it will pass on the interim 15% wage increase in full.

The leadership baton at Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has been passed on following the resignation of Chair Libby Lyons and the appointment of former Deputy Chair, Graeme Prior as her replacement.

The use of “big data” or sharing data between aged care providers, clinicians, other health services and the Government is providing a comprehensive picture of the touchpoints older people have with aged and health services and is now becoming part of the conversation to reform the sector. It may be the answer to more targeted and cost effective supports.

Eleven projects aimed at improving and enhancing the aged care sector have received a much-needed boost after the Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) announced its second round of grants this week.

Australia’s aged care homes often lack the appropriate guidance and privacy necessary for older people to enjoy fulfilling intimate relationships.

Aged care providers have less than ten days to provide feedback on the Government’s new Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill to ensure it provides the relevant authority and tools to the new Inspector-General of Aged Care role.

Aged care providers are still reporting financial losses, according to new data.

A delay to the interim 15% award wage increase rollout has been criticised by unions and aged care stakeholders who believe the Government’s latest submission to phase in the increase is going to further harm the sector.