Low RAS referrals for remote clients could hamper aged care: audit
Some older indigenous Australians, particularly those living in remote areas, face challenges in accessing My Aged Care which risks reducing...
Providers
Half of providers report drop in home care clients: survey
Just one in four providers say they have received new clients in the first two months of the government’s revamped...
Help to start a conversation on end-of-life care
Palliative Care Australia has released two new online resources to make it easier for people to record and share their...
Consumer confusion over home care packages
The Department of Health is reviewing the letters sent to consumers as part of the new home care system in light...
Seniors need help accessing home care: peaks
Consumers and community care providers say government needs to ramp up information and support for navigating home care amid concerns...
Forum series to bring experienced and emerging aged care leaders together
The Acorn Network is hosting a series of networking events for young aged care professionals to help nurture new mentoring...
Guidance for providers on implementing workplace drug and alcohol policies
Aged care peak body Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) has launched a new drug and alcohol policy resource for...
Best practice flexible respite guide launched for providers
Two new resources aimed at improving the delivery and navigation of respite services for people living with dementia are now...
Support for organisations to make planning ahead routine in community care
A series of online resources has been launched today to assist community care staff to raise advance care planning with...
Workforce implications of CDC in focus
Community care providers are being encouraged to have their say on the skills impacts of consumer-directed policy reforms underway in...
Guide for retirement living operators considering entering home care
A new resource has been produced to advise retirement living operators on the considerations for moving into the home care...
Sector calls for end to rigid allocation of packages
Provider and consumer peak bodies are urging the Federal Government to increase the flexibility of the home care system to...