IG pushes for unrationed aged care
The Inspector-General of Aged Care is calling on the government to seriously consider implementing a demand-driven aged care program –...
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Feedback wanted on My Aged Care
The Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care is conducting a review of My Aged Care. An online entry point for people...
Government commended for reform implementation
Significant progress has been made in implementing the royal commission’s recommendations, according to a report released last week. Requested by...
Older people’s issues finally ‘front and centre’, reflects Ian Yates
Reflecting on 33 years with consumer peak body Council on the Ageing – including 20 years as chief executive of...
Home care fee cap starts January 2023
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced the level at which it will cap home care administration fees....
Budget supports seniors but fails to address workforce issues
This week’s federal budget has delivered for seniors, but more could have been done to allow older workers to help...
Home care fee caps could limit choice, say providers
Restrictive capping of home care fees could limit senior Australians’ choice when accessing aged care services, according to analysis conducted by Aged...