Providers sceptical of home care reform
Providers are increasingly questioning whether a new model of home care will ever be implemented, according to a report from...
Month: May 2024
We can do more to support seniors at home
The release of the federal budget 2024 brings hope for older Australians. For instance, the federal government's commitment of $882...
Change of guard at NARI
Physiotherapist and economist Professor Tracy Comans has commenced as director of Melbourne-based independent ageing, health and aged care research agency...
In-home QI feedback wanted
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the quality indicators proposed for the home care sector. Scheduled to commence not...
Comms, charges top home care complaints
Consultation and finances head the list of complaints received by the aged care regulatory body from in-home care clients, says...
Celebrating aged care volunteers
Residential, home care and disability services provider VMCH is paying tribute to one of its longest-serving volunteers this week. As...
CHSP providers urged to shape own future
The home support sector should be working together in a positive way to design the future that it believes will...
$100m-plus for rural and remote aged care
Multi-millions of dollars are to be funnelled into rural and remote communities across Australia to improve access to aged care...
More HCPs needed, say stakeholders
A lack of any information about the government's response to the Aged Care Taskforce report and insufficient additional home care...
$531m for extra HCPs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget includes a $2.2 billion “quality aged care” package with a quarter of that going to...
Sundale appoints CEO
The board of Queensland aged care and retirement living provider Sundale has appointed experienced property and retirement living leader Cameron...
How Carer Gateway helps address fatigue
There are approximately 2.7 million carers in Australia. These individuals often put their own careers and lives on hold to...