Newsletter: 15 January 2025

The Australian Government’s projection that increased consumer co-contributions will result in $18.8 billion in aged care savings could be a red herring as aged care providers face the all-too-real prospect of accumulating bad debt.

The introduction of a brand-new allied health staffing quality indicator this year will likely pave the way for an increased focus on allied health in aged care. However, improved messaging is also essential to further elevate its value.

Home care providers remain on notice despite improvements in compliance rates, while organisational governance remains the top problem aged care problem, according to the latest sector performance report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

The Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care Ian Yates has shared a final statement with the public as his term of appointment concludes today. 

A new discussion paper from the peak body for championing spiritual care, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has sparked fresh interest in spiritual care as it seeks dedicated funding, greater recognition and increased support for spiritual care practitioners.