Newsletter: 25 September 2024

Major changes to AN-ACC funding present a much-needed victory for certain pockets of the aged care sector. Regional and rural providers should be especially excited over funding boosts after being lumped together with metropolitan providers in some scenarios.

Alongside a shake up of home care packages, the Support at Home program will include an important addition – an end of life pathway for older Australians.

Home care providers dealing with complex administration burdens under the incoming Support at Home program will likely require quick thinking and proactive action to ensure they’re ready for increased pressure.

They say laughter is the best medicine, and for St Luke’s Care in Sydney, this sentiment rings true in their innovative approach to dementia care.

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has a suite of innovative, best-practice training solutions for the workforce who support people living with dementia. The Changed Behaviour Toolkit has been designed to make learning more accessible and engaging in time-poor care settings.