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Employees must be asked to work public holidays per Federal Court ruling
Employers must now make a request for their staff to work public holidays following a major Federal Court ruling that could change the way organisations roster their staff.
Providers made to back pay workers who RAT tested off the clock?
Aged care providers could be made to back pay workers who arrived early to work and did a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) before their shift.
Quality Indicator Program extended: expands into Home Care, 6 new indicators
Six new quality indicators will need to be reported on by residential aged care providers, while Home Care providers will have their own reportable standards implemented soon too.
Healthcare Workers gather to Mourn Job Losses
Over 5000 healthcare workers in the aged care sector have lost their jobs due to the Government’s oversights during the reforms process and the grim numbers have prompted local workers and community advocates to gather in Canberra to mourn the job losses.
Aged care accommodation interest rate increases to 11-year high
The aged care sector’s maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) will rise for the sixth consecutive quarter, reaching an 11-year high of 7.46% for new residents from April 1.
New legislation prioritises workers’ mental health, but how will providers comply?
Amendments to work health and safety (WHS) laws to include regulations on managing psychosocial risks and hazards at work will come into effect next month and aged care providers and those in management roles are expected to know how to implement these changes on the ground.
China’s ageing population makes valuable investment gap for Aussie investors
As the world’s most populous country ages and smaller families struggle to support parents and grandparents, Australian investors could capitalise on China’s changing aged care policies and needs.
Will providers reduce bed numbers to meet 24/7 RN exemptions?
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.
Changing resident needs mark the end of era for Toorak aged care home
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.
Increased aged care pay rise is a step in the right direction
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.
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