No extra home care packages in budget
As expected, the focus is on cost-of-living relief – not aged care – in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth federal budget, which...
Aged Care Royal Commission
Govt releases Support at Home prices
The Department of Health and Aged Care published the summary of indicative support at home prices on Monday evening, with...
Positive Ageing Summit elevates allied health
Set to become a cornerstone for shaping the future of aged care, Positive Ageing Summit takes to Adelaide from 28-29...
Work still needed despite rise in compliance
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's latest Sector Performance Report shows more home care providers are complying with the...
CHSP providers focus on their future
New regulatory obligations, workforce pressures and uncertainty are among the challenges discussed at this week’s gathering of people working in...
Aged care Bill passes
Addressing parliament this week, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has celebrated the passing Aged Care Bill 2024 to make...
Extra Support at Home packages welcomed
Following Monday’s announcement of the passing of the Aged Care Bill 2024 to make the new Aged Care Act law,...
Govt scraps cleaning, gardening caps
Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has announced the government has removed caps on gardening and cleaning services under Support...
Support at Home funding consultation opens
The Government is seeking feedback on the draft rules under the new Act related to funding for the incoming Support...
Boost top level home care to $132k
A group of 10 home care leaders have written to the Prime Minister and aged care ministers calling for top...
Minister determined legislation will pass before Christmas
There have been “incredible” feats achieved in one year alone, as well as skeptics along the way, said Minister for...
Inform Support at Home pricing
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority is calling on aged care workers, providers, peak bodies and other stakeholders...