Industry News

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced that it is investigating 20 aged care organisations across Australia to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements. 

An $18 million ‘error’ is the latest financial concern to arise from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s digital transformation journey.

Earlier in the year, the University of Queensland achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first university to be formally recognised by Dementia Australia as a Dementia-Friendly Organisation.

An independent review into the City of Greater Geelong’s provision of aged care services has resulted in a major recommendation that the Council transitions all in-home community care clients to local providers. 

Hall & Prior Aged Care has officially completed the transition of ownership of Blue Haven Bonaira Residential Aged Care Home, ending a period of major disruption for the beleaguered home on the South Coast of New South Wales.

A recent article from New Zealand news source The Post has outlined how Australia’s neighbour is at risk of a ‘full blown crisis’ if funding issues are not addressed and its shortage of aged care beds is fixed.

In a scathing analysis of the budget, University of New South Wales economist Professor Gigi Foster told Hello Leaders it’s a politically motivated, short-term budget lacking structural reform in favour of cash splashes and virtue signalling.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally confirmed that Australia will be heading to the polls for an election on Saturday, May 3.

A brand new grant opportunity for home care providers operating in thin markets has opened, but it has a notable caveat: It could be cancelled entirely if an election is called before the grant process finishes.

When the Department of Health and Aged Care released new insights into Support at Home pricing through new resources such as the summary of indicative prices, there were lingering questions amongst the sector.