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A step in the right direction to bring the best to the sector – National worker registration scheme for aged care workers progress
Government announces progress in the work to build a national worker registration scheme for aged care workers.
Another case of fraud against RAC seniors means systemic checks are not as robust as they should be
Continued instances of fraud in RAC means provider heads can consider in-house measures to implement systemic safeguards. The opportunity remains to go above and beyond compliance regulation.
Supplementary pricing inquiry needs a dose of grounded data – Juniper’s CEO Russell Bricknell faces WA’s reality to support required reform
With the government pricing review announced for supplementary RAC, the need for sector-led data is paramount to guide effective and timely reform.
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.
Trump imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals is about more than just bottom lines
U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs may affect more than just bottom lines. Proximity of research and manufacturing on home soil has compounding benefits for local populations.
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.
Insidious elder abuse demands far more robust systemic checks – Sydney realtor buys house $500k under market value
The insidious nature of elder abuse demands far greater measures of systemic protection to prevent, rather than punish, those that exploit.
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.
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