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The void of Support at Home reassessments is “bizarre” and damaging – aged care leader Adrian Morgan champions transparency, trust for seniors and sector that needs them to flourish
With insight, conviction and compassion, aged care expert Adrian Morgan raises the “bizarre” issue that’s growing in Support at Home reassessments and its consequences. Transparency and trust be central components in direct reform for the program and the aggregate goal of a sustainable and flourishing sector.
Dignity and financial sense is failing – peak body for aged care providers weighs in on consequences and strategy for delayed Support at Home packages
Peak body for Australia’s aged care providers, Ageing Australia, weighs in on the consequences of ballooning wait times for Support at Home packages, and the immediate need for reform.
Building from scratch, again – Rockpool’s leadership team shows small providers can punch above their weight, challenge the status quo in an industry that deserves to thrive
Rockpool’s leadership is building up from scratch, again. CEO, Mel Argent invaluably shares the leadership experience along the way, including persistent frustration. Yet having hard conversations is vital to reaching what the industry deserves, to thrive, for the seniors at its heart, and the sincere leadership that pours themselves into this work.
Teens have much to give in Australia’s aged care future – working towards a robust intergenerational sector
Teens must be seen as a robust resource solution in the aged care worker crunch to come. Already bringing vital energy and perspectives, provider leadership who have hired teens speak of the need to shift recruitment policy to attract and retain this demographic.
Support at home program concerns mount with no mountains moved – inspector-general of aged care reiterates calls for change
Aged care’s Inspector-General, Natalie Siegel-Brown, has reiterated concerns about the structure and implementation of the Support at Home program.
Retired CSIRO scientist, Julie, found getting her husband into dementia care a gargantuan challenge – informed reform means hard truths must be heard with humility and resolve
Former CSIRO scientist, Julie, shares her marathon journey in trying to get her husband into aged care and managing his dementia decline. Multiple direction points highlight a need for significant reform in the aged care process to meet the new act’s ideals.
Australia’s strained hospitals and aged care sectors need cost saving measures – researchers say food waste improvement could mean millions recouped for better use
Hospitals and aged care sectors are under huge strain, from demand and costs. A key strategy to improve the efficacy of spending in these vital institutions is in reducing food waste, expert academic Dr Cook shares.
New appointment strengthens First Nations voice as aged care reform tensions surface
Natasha McCormack joins the National Aged Care Advisory Council as reform moves from policy to practice. With lived experience from remote communities and deep governance expertise, her appointment comes as the Council grapples with workforce pressures, pricing transparency, care funding and the realities of implementing the Aged Care Act 2024.
Temora locals show just how much it means to age in place – aged care needs to meet the needs of regional as well as metropolitan areas
Ageing in place is an important ingredient of quality aged care, for both regional and metropolitan areas. For regional town Temora, and its locals, stories show just how much it means to be able to do just that.
Prolonging health and the future of aged care
Australia’s rising life expectancy is reshaping the future of aged care. As longevity and healthy ageing extend, providers will need to rethink care models, workforce design and the role of wellness, technology and independence across later life.
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