Experts highlight value of CHSP
The future home care system should include a primary part that provides block-funded, open, quick and easy access to older...
Paul Sadler
CHSP providers urged to shape own future
The home support sector should be working together in a positive way to design the future that it believes will...
Sadler joins Meals on Wheels
Former aged care provider and peak chief Paul Sadler has been appointed chair of the board of meal delivery service...
2022 – a year in review
While considerable challenges persisted for the aged care sector in 2022, the year will be remembered as a period of...
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...
Migrant intake could rob countries of care workforce
Recruiting aged care workers from overseas – particularly from developing countries – potentially introduces ethical dilemmas, peak body chiefs have...
Migration boost welcome, say sector peaks
Peak bodies have welcomed the announcement of a migration intake increase to help bolster staff numbers in priority sectors, including...
Minister consults sector ahead of jobs summit
The recent aged care workforce roundtable discussed all the key issues and offered a valuable opportunity for providers to advocate...
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...
Home care reforms among legislation passed by parliament
A week since its reintroduction by the Albanese Government, the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill...
Covid cases escalate rapidly among home care clients
Ever-increasing numbers of COVID cases are being reported among in-home care recipients, according to government figures. As of 26 July,...
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...