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When one system saves, another pays: the real cost of delayed aged care reform
Delays in moving older Australians from hospital to aged care are driving major cost blowouts across the health system. New analysis shows each stalled discharge adds $6,661 in avoidable spending and increases the risk of premature entry into residential care. As slow reform and system gaps push pressure from aged care onto hospitals, leaders face mounting financial, operational and clinical consequences.
Every age needs purpose, inclusion and respect – WA’s Juniper publishes white paper showing rising ageism and the need for a collective response
Juniper’s recently released white paper highlights that ageism is on the rise. Equally of importance is the call for a collective honouring of the purpose, personality and skill that seniors want to bring to those around them. Respecting and including seniors is a moral and strategic reality for Australia.
Hospitals overflow as older patients await aged care placements
Thousands of seniors are medically ready to leave hospital but cannot because aged care beds are scarce. Families and frontline staff say the pressure is reaching breaking point.
Glenella Care to join Respect, strengthening regional aged care network
Queensland’s Glenella Care will join not-for-profit provider Respect from December, ensuring continuity for residents and staff while strengthening aged care in regional Australia.
The sector benefits from a rising standard – baptistcare unveils brand new build in southwest sydney, 96 new aged care beds added to rac capacity
Baptist Care unveils brand new Sydney RAC facility adding 96-beds to profoundly needed RAC capacity.
Two new senate inquiries announced into aged care – if inquiries are a gong of alarm, how much percussion will it take for the commonwealth to hear?
Senate announces two new inquiries into aged care reforms. The transition away from CHSP and the structure of Support at Home are to be closely examined, as well as their potential impacts on seniors and the nation.
New Act, new My Aged Care: same systemic failures
After more than a decade and hundreds of millions spent, My Aged Care’s latest redesign raises the same question: has anything really changed?
Heart-break and hope sit with the aged care community – Specialist bikes stolen from aged care facility in Victoria
Specialist bikes used for Cycling Without Age stolen from aged care facility in Victoria. Hope is the community stepping in to support and help, from inside and outside of aged care.
Strong foundations for stolen generations: Landmark aged care facility in Perth receives green light
A new $89 million aged care facility at the historic Sister Kate’s site in Perth will provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal Elders, along with training opportunities for Aboriginal health workers.
Could contact centres help tackle Australia’s loneliness epidemic?
A QUT whitepaper with Anglicare Southern Queensland explores how contact centres could help detect and respond to loneliness, turning everyday service calls into moments of human connection.
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