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Retaining high-skilled staff is key to bolstering the quality of the aged care sector – government announces pay rise for aged care workers
Government announces pay rise for aged care workers; A core ingredient in bolstering workforce attraction and retention.
Government announces review on RAC supplementary pricing – Uniting’s leadership team highlight that more work is still to be done
The government review into supplementary pricing for RAC is confirmed, however concerns remain surrounding timing and complexity from industry leaders and experts.
Collaborative teamwork is what pushes framework breakthroughs – new ways to improve dementia care announced by University of Queensland
A coalition of experts, listening closely to the lived experience of those with dementia, has led to a UQ breakthrough in ways to improve dementia care.
Opinion: mishandling data – why “best and worst” aged care star ratings lists do more harm than good
“Best” and “Worst” lists from Star Ratings are failing potential residents and their loved ones. Painting 100% of a provider with the results of 20% brush is not mathematically or ethically astute.
A move to improve – government announces changes to staffing rating for aged care Star Ratings
Government announces changes to calculation of staff rating in Star Ratings system. Experts assess if the changes are effective for residents and sector.
Competition is heating up – NZ’s biggest aged care provider Ryman Healthcare set to debut on the ASX next week
NZ’s Ryman Healthcare set to list on the ASX next week. This move highlights a growing perception of increased demand and future yields in the Australian aged care sector.
Uniting achieves specialist aged care accreditation for Forgotten Australians
Uniting NSW.ACT has become the first provider in NSW, and the second nationally, to achieve specialist accreditation in residential aged care for Forgotten Australians, with Nareen Gardens and Uniting Osborne Nowra leading the way.
A $130 million Sydney Harbour trophy home could be in line to provide desperately needed beds in aged care
An unexpected source may yield 40 new RAC beds for a sector with only increasing demand.
Global report calls for rehabilitation to be core to dementia care
The World Alzheimer’s Report 2025 urges governments to make rehabilitation core to dementia care, as Australia prepares reforms embedding reablement across home and residential services.
Regional aged care gets record funding boost
The Federal Government has announced a record $300 million for regional, rural and remote aged care, including $50.6 million for a new facility in Broken Hill.
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