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A New Era for Aged Care: Historic Pay Increases for Workers
January 2025 marks a historic milestone for Australia’s aged care sector, with long-awaited award wage increases for 340,000 residential and home care workers now in effect. This initiative,...
Aged Care Trends Report 2023-24
The latest government report highlights key aged care trends, including fewer providers and rising spending. In 2023-24, 1.5 million people accessed aged care services. Residential care providers...
Top Trends in Aged Care: What’s Changing in 2025
The Australian aged care industry is undergoing significant transformation as we approach 2025. Driven by regulatory reforms, emerging technologies, and the evolving needs of older Australians, the...
Key Insights from the ACCPA State of the Sector Aged Care 2024 Report
The 2024 State of the Sector report by the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) was released recently and the inaugural report paints a comprehensive picture of Australia’s aged...
Cleaning, Gardening Support Changes Misses The Bigger Problem With Home Care
A decision by the Federal Government to scrap proposed caps on cleaning and gardening support services for older people is not important if they can't access a package because of long wait lists,...
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has released its Regulatory Strategy for 2024-2025
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has launched its updated Regulatory Strategy for 2024-2025, a vital document guiding all regulatory actions to safeguard older Australians. Today’s blog...
Results Of Surveys On Ageism Released
Ageism remains a widespread issue in Australia, affecting how older adults are perceived and treated in society. It shows up in many forms, from subtle dismissiveness in casual interactions to...
Government Appoints Inspector-General of Aged Care – Australian Ageing Agenda
Jodie Wolf October 22, 2024 Incoming IG Natalie Siegel-Brown says her new role fulfills her passion to see Australians age with human rights and true quality of life. The government has announced...
Benefits of Aged Care Facilities Working with a Nursing Agency
As Australia’s population continues to age, the demand for high-quality aged care services is greater than ever. Simultaneously, changes to regulations around mandated care minutes are resulting in...
Celebrating National Carers Week: Honouring Australia’s Home Care Heroes
National Carers Week is a special occasion to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of unpaid caregivers who are vital to our communities. Working closely with these dedicated individuals, we...
Dementia Action Week: A Call to Aged Care Professionals
As we gear up for Dementia Action Week in Australia, it’s an essential time for all of us in aged care to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate our commitment to supporting those living with dementia. This...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Addressing the Crisis Among Older Australians
Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day serves as a critical reminder of the global need to address and prevent suicide. This year, as we reflect on the theme of suicide...