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• Finance
• · Government
Millions of Australians to receive thousands in superannuation following 2026 change
As of July 1, 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages, as per an announcement from the Federal Government.

• Finance
• · Government
JobSeeker set to increase for Australians over 55 in upcoming Budget
Ahead of the May 9 Federal Budget (2023 – 2024), JobSeeker payments have been reportedly set to increase for Australians over the age of 55, pending an upcoming announcement.

• Caring & Carers
• · Education & Training
Aged care volunteer feedback needed for Royal Commission response
The Australian Government is seeking volunteer workers in the aged care sector, along with those that manage volunteer staff directly or as aged care providers, to share their thoughts on the role...

• Education & Training
• · Products
Have your say on an aged care planning tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) is calling on the many providers and workers in the aged care sector to provide feedback on the Workforce Planning Tool, released in June 2022.

• Advice
• · Culture Awareness
A solution to the culture gap in Aged Care homes
Let Aged Care Guide help bridge the cultural gap in aged care

• Caring & Carers
Labor’s aged care wins during their first 100 days in office
This week, the Federal Labor Government have reached the milestone of 100 days in office and have already shown signs of promising movements to benefit older Australians and those accessing aged care....

• Advice
• · Government
New workforce strategies you may notice in your nursing home
With aged care workers leaving the sector in droves and issues with encouraging people to join the sector, the Federal Government is putting different initiatives in place to ensure there are enough...

• Workforce
Potential plan for seniors to return to work and keep their pension
In an attempt to help solve Australia’s significant labour shortage, the Federal Government is considering allowing seniors to re-enter the workforce without facing financial penalties to their Age...

• Advice
• · Caring & Carers
How can I continue to receive care if my local council stops delivering aged care services?
A new funding model from the Federal Government has caused some Victorian councils to stop providing aged care services and there are concerns other councils around the country may follow suit.

• Government
• · Health and Wellbeing
How will aged care providers be keeping you safe from outbreaks this winter?
There has been a steep rise in COVID-19 related aged care deaths in 2022 compared to previous years, encouraging the new Federal Government to put in place a Winter Plan to protect aged care...

• Caring & Carers
Staff shortages in aged care have doubled in 12 months
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found that the aged care workforce crisis has doubled over the last year, with the worker shortfall increasing from 17,000 to 35,000.

• Finance
Financial sustainability of the aged care sector continues to decline
The latest report from StewartBrown, a chartered accountancy firm, has revealed that the aged care sector is continuing its downward trajectory of financial unsustainability, putting older Australians...

• Health and Wellbeing
• · Leadership
Older Australians faced with barriers to re-entering the workforce
Ageism, pension rules and scarce age-appropriate job opportunities have been identified as the main barriers for older Australians trying to return to the workforce.

• Education & Training
Award wage rise a positive for aged care workers
A review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and the modern award minimum wage by the Fair Work Commission has seen a 5.2 percent and a 4.6 percent increase in each wage respectively, which will...

• Education & Training
• · Leadership
Industry body releases new Workforce Planning Tool
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC), an organisation working to improve the Australian aged care workforce, launched a new online tool yesterday designed for and by aged care providers to...