Additional quality indicators for aged care introduced The QI program is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with...
Huge changes to the Support at Home program spark praise from older Aussies and advocates What is the expected impact of the changes to the upcoming Support at Home program?
Aged care quality could improve if allied health trainees receive financial assistance Eligible nursing students will soon receive financial assistance during placements, but allied health students are being left...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Aged care advocates say home care support wait times are ‘misleading’ Council on the Ageing Chief Executive Officer Corey Irlam expressed concern about current Home Support Package wait...
Industry Advice · Finance Super contribution changes could improve 370,000 aged care workers’ retirement outcomes With the recent government announcement, aged care workers should still keep track of their super contributions
Consumers Advice · Finance New Aged Care Act: how your super could affect government support Older Australians with unclaimed super should be aware of what the new Aged Care Act could mean for them
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers New Aged Care Act: what’s happening and when? With expected reforms soon to change the current Aged Care Act, older Australians and their families may be confused...
Industry Government New Aged Care Act unveiled: what happened to make it happen? What made the cutting room floor for the new Aged Care Act, what does it mean for your hip pocket and the care sector at...
Consumers Industry Allied Health One in two older Aussies could benefit from upcoming summit at Parliament House Australian healthcare experts and government officials will meet on Thursday to discuss the importance for reforms in...
Consumers Allied Health · Government StewartBrown Advisory releases new aged care data impacting rural Aussies A new report by StewartBrown Advisory suggests that regional aged care facilities are most at risk of losing money if...
Consumers Industry Allied Health Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care addresses government response to Royal Commission How has the Australian Government addressed recommendations made by the Royal Commission and what still needs to be...
Consumers Industry Elder Abuse Prime Minister Albanese appoints new Assistant Minister for Ageing Why are advocates for older Australians praising the new ministry cabinet change?
Consumers Allied Health · Government Government response sparks concern for advocates of older Australians How a Seniors’ Dental Benefit Scheme could change the game for older Australians with poor oral health
Consumers Elder Abuse · Government Australian Government invests $4.8 million dollars to combat elder abuse A recently announced national campaign could reduce the risk of older Australians experiencing abuse
Consumers Government · Technology Up to 33 percent of older Aussies could be at risk of gambling harm What are foreign-matched lotteries and how could greater regulation of these reduce the risk of gambling harm for older...
Industry Government Aged Care Taskforce report concludes taxpayers can’t foot the bill The government currently funds 75 percent of residential aged care and 95 percent of the home care sector.
Consumers Industry Government A new government strategy could impact how your personal information is shared How could you be affected with the implementation of the new digital strategy?
Consumers Industry Dementia The number of Australians with dementia is expected to double by 2058 A health report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlighted concerning trends about the...
Consumers Government · Housing Retired public servant facing homelessness after waiting years for priority housing How discussions at the Federal Parliament could facilitate positive change for vulnerable older Australians looking for...
Consumers Advice · Government Free service for eligible older Australians with Home Care Packages How older Australians are benefiting from this service while using their Home Care Packages funds
Consumers Industry Allied Health Thousands of doctors arriving in Australia could improve healthcare access for rural older Aussies How rural healthcare could improve for older Aussies with more healthcare professionals arriving in Australia
Industry Government · Providers Australia is struggling to define ‘high-quality’ aged care As providers grow concerned about the new Aged Care Act Exposure Draft, COTA Australia’s CEO doubled-down on...