A Not For Profit aged care organisation on the Central Coast has made the extraordinary decision to open their own wallet and ensure all direct and non-direct care staff benefit from the Federal Government’s aged care retention bonus.
Peninsula Villages’ Board unanimously agreed to pass the aged care retention bonus payment on to all staff, rather than just those who fell under the specifications of the Government’s grant.
“The Board are supportive of providing this bonus to acknowledge our great culture and that all staff provide key services and care to our residents, not just those defined by the hierarchy as ‘direct care workers’,” said Peninsula Villages Chief Executive Officer, Shane Neaves.
“The team at Peninsula Villages is dedicated to working in a positive environment where all staff are equal and deserving of this bonus.
“I am pleased and encouraged that all staff will be recognised for their terrific contribution to our residents,” he continued.
The board came to the decision two months after first writing to Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, concerning the inefficiency of the bonus.
