Podcast helps workers understand LGBTI clients
A new resource aims to inform aged care workers about the issues that matter to LGBTI older people. Produced by...
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Government’s FWC submission widely praised
The aged care provider peak body and sector unions have welcomed the Federal Government’s submission this week to the Fair...
Free online short courses for charity leaders
The charity regulator has launched free online short courses to assist leaders in the sector with governance and accountability. The...
Minimum hours change affects clients and providers, says peak
Seniors receiving home and community care services are likely to be affected by changes to staff hours, warns peak provider...
Aged care sector tracking towards ‘worst-case scenario’
Australia’s aged care crisis is worse than feared with the sector facing a shortfall of around 35,000 direct care workers...
Concerns raised about new minimum engagement times
Aged and disability care providers will have to roster or pay home support workers for a minimum of two hours...
Resource helps providers talk to staff about super
Community sector industry superfund NGS has launched a resource to help providers talk to their staff about financial planning. The...
NDIS plan management provider faces $40,000 fine
An NDIS plan management provider is facing legal action and penalties of up to $40,000 for underpaying a senior plan...
Singapore care platform expands to Australia
Singaporean technology-led caregiving and health platform Homage has appointed a country manager as it expands into Australia. Ben Johnston Ben...
Disability group homes get 1.2m RATs
The federal government will distribute 1.2 million rapid antigen tests to high-risk disability group homes, with a target of 5...
Disability services sector felt neglected during pandemic: report
The disability services sector felt they were an "afterthought" to aged care during the pandemic, a new report has found....
Campaign aims to attract Indigenous workers to care sector
The government has launched a campaign to attract Indigenous Australians to the care and support sector, including aged and disability...