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Survey assessing food quality in aged care launched
A new questionnaire has been launched by Flinders University to assess perceptions of food quality in aged care and enable aged care providers to make quality improvements. Targeting family members of aged care residents, dietitians at the South Australian university are seeking 400 participants to complete the online Food Service Satisfaction Questionnaire consisting of 40 […]
Hello Leaders is igniting the spark in aged care
Since being launched in early October, Hello Leaders has provided decision makers in the aged care sector with a wealth of knowledge while growing a network of like minded industry professionals.
Pay rise a promising first step but further increase needed
Approximately 320,000 aged care workers have been awarded a 15% award wage increase by the Fair Work Commission, however, many are concerned it might not be enough to attract and retain staff.
‘Seismic’ changes to industrial relations causing concern in sector
Changes to our industrial relations laws proposed by the Federal Government have ruffled feathers among aged care providers on their plan to improve working conditions, which includes accommodating flexible working hours for aged care staff and changes to bargaining between workers and employers.
Budget promising to fix the crisis in aged care
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.
Aged care provider selling up homes ahead of major sector changes
A major aged care provider is putting their aged care facilities up for sale, following a raft of concerns around meeting new sector requirements.
Government sifts through sector responses to Aged Care Code of Conduct draft
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.
Australia should be world-leading in aged care
The Federal Government wants Australia’s aged care to be “world leading, not just getting by”.
Incoming ACCPA CEO set to work on trust and reform in sector
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.
Introducing Hello Leaders…
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.
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