New report finds funding increase and sustainability plan needed for aged care
A newly released discussion paper from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has highlighted the need to increase...
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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... -
Homeownership key to feeling financially secure in retirement
A recent survey from National Seniors Australia has found that older Australians feel most financially secure in... -
Aged care a hot topic during the first Election Leadership Debate
The first Leadership Debate of the Federal Election campaign was held last night and hard-hitting questions were asked... -
New study finds one in three retirees want to or have re-entered the workforce
National Seniors Australia, peak body for older Australians, has released research that found 20 percent of pensioners... -
Pandemic has worsened the mental health of carers
A recent survey from Carers Victoria has found that over 75 percent of carers in Victoria are experiencing increased... -
Aged care workers biggest losers in Federal Budget
The 2022/23 Federal Budget has not delivered for aged care workers and has left many organisations and groups... -
Aged care sector looking for more funding and reform in soon-to-be-released Federal Budget
The 2022/23 Federal Budget will be dropping tonight with the aged care sector and organisations eagerly awaiting to see... -
Aged care wages barely keeping up with cost of living
A new report, part of an election campaign launched by the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC), has found that the... -
Aged care sector sends open letter to Prime Minister
Aged care peak bodies, providers and unions have come together to direct an open letter to Prime Minister Scott... -
Government announces $800 bonus for aged care staff
The Federal Government has announced a $210 million support package that will provide $800 bonuses to aged care workers... -
Peak bodies call for Age Pension changes to allow pensioners to fill workforce shortages
The National, State and Territory Chambers of Commerce have joined together to call on the Federal Treasurer to allow... -
Private Members’ bill aims to cap admin fees on Home Care Packages
Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, has introduced a private Members’ bill to Parliament that aims to cap... -
Aged care workers experiencing rental crisis exacerbated by COVID-19
COVID-19 essential workers, such as the aged care workforce, are facing a rental affordability crisis with most workers... -
Discontinued ACAR system releases last funding round
The latest 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) funding has been announced today, providing $150 million to 72... -
New report finds poor pay and conditions the reason workers are leaving aged care
Industry superfund organisation HESTA has released research that found workers in aged care are leaving the sector due... -
The sector responds to the Budget
After the delivery of the Federal Budget FY21-22 on Tuesday night, many aged care representatives provided their expert... -
Federal Budget: What’s in it for aged care
Delivering what they describe as a “once in a generation change to aged care”, the Federal Government... -
Aged care sector bracing itself for Budget announcement
The 2021-22 Federal Budget will be released next week, late on 11 May, which will be a telling sign of whether the... -
Additional $9.67M funding for CALD seniors accessing respite
The Federal Government has released an additional $9.67 million per year over two years to provide older Australians... -
Age Pension increase for mid March
Nearly 2.6 million older Australians will be receiving an increase to their Age Pension payment following a mid March...
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