Home care providers’ profits up
The latest government financial report shows the sector's revenue has improved. Published by the Department of Health and Aged Care,...
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Levande making good on sustainability goals
Retirement living operator Levande is progressing its sustainability promise with work underway to meet the aims of its first sustainability...
Broad support for CHSP changeover extension
Stakeholders have mostly reacted favourably to the announcement that plans for a single home care program have been delayed until...
Further delay of single home care program
Plans for a consolidated home care program have been postponed until 2027, the government has announced. An amalgamation of the...
On-the-ground support for CHSP providers
Home support providers should seek out and get to know the well-informed support and development staff on hand in their...
Home care complaints up
Complaints about home care services have risen slightly, a first-of-its-kind report from the regulator shows. Published by the Aged Care...
Input wanted on sector’s digital strategy
The use of technology in the aged care sector has expanded dramatically, however, this has created a fragmentation of the...
Public spaces should be accessible to all, says expert
The requirements of older people need to be given more attention when creating accessible environments, an expert has told Community...
Industry finances ‘terrifying’, says expert
Speaking at a panel event discussing the care economy at the national conference of the Aged and Community Care Providers...
Those with means must pay, say taskforce members
When it comes to funding reform, a co-contribution model is front and centre of the minds of the members of...
‘Fundamental change’ in care management on the way
The care manager’s role is going to involve more clinical oversight once the home care sector reforms come into play,...
Govt review reveals greater pricing transparency
Home care package providers have significantly improved the accuracy and clarity of their pricing information on the My Aged Care...