Industry Allied Health · Finance NSW and VIC patients expected to pay more at the GP Despite strong Federal Government investment, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governments have come under fire...
Industry Caring & Carers · Finance How did aged care fare in 2022? Within a decade, there will be more people aged over 65 years than under 18 living in Australia for the first time in...
Industry Caring & Carers · Government 24/7 nursing milestone attained in aged care homes The Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells thanked ‘the nurses who voted with their feet and returned to aged care’.
Industry Culture Awareness · Government The aged care landscape is changing and so is Heritage Care Heritage Care is embracing a new era in aged care, with new ownership and management.
Industry Elder Abuse · End of Life Family member arrested in connection with double murder of 94-year-old SA couple
Industry Elder Abuse · Government Suspect in double murder of 94-year-old couple identified by SA Police
Industry Caring & Carers · Finance ‘Not valued for their work’ — aged care confusion leads to exclusion in wage increases Head of not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon’s Chief Executive Officer has shared his solidarity with the...
Industry Caring & Carers · Government Advocates for older persons back controversial changes in aged care As the majority of residential aged care facilities continue to operate at a loss, face staffing shortages and retention...
Industry Caring & Carers · Government New Victorian funding for medications, mental health and mobility Older people can also decline in mobility, thinking skills and the ability to care for themselves when in hospital,...
Consumers Advice · Finance Changes announced for affordable retirement financial advice The Retirement Income Review found that only 26 percent of individuals approaching retirement seek financial advice.
Consumers Caring & Carers · Finance Older Aussies left behind as NDIS is extended to New Zealand citizens Drastic new changes will allow more people living in Australia to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but...
Industry Caring & Carers · Government Aged care safety set to improve through coming trials Between independent reviews and co-design sessions over the past two years, the Quality Standards have adjusted to...
Industry Dementia · Government Three-quarters of WHO Member States fail to reach dementia targets Global advocacy federation Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is leading the charge on calls to extend the Global...
Consumers Finance · Government Are you benefiting from economic inflation? If you’re one of the 74 percent of the population over 65 years old who owns a home without a mortgage, you’re...
Industry Caring & Carers · Finance The aged care boost older Australians are celebrating Aged care nurses are set to receive a 15 percent pay increase from July, in an aim to keep facilities afloat and provide...
Consumers 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...
Consumers 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...
Consumers Caring & Carers · Finance Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme cuts costs on medicine for older Australians As the Australian Federal Budget (2023 – 2024) is set to be delivered on May 9, many older Australians will be looking...