Want to have your say about aged care with the Royal Commission?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has started hosting community forums around…More
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Home care providers hit with sanctions – should you be concerned?
The Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced a review of the registration requirements…More
An update on our story on restraints in aged care
Since our story last week here, the Department of Health has updated the guidance for…More
Restraints in aged care: why it will take more than a change of regulations to transform the system
If you have been following media coverage of the sector in the last two weeks,…More
Public invited to make submissions to Aged Care Royal Commission – why this is an opportunity for real change
Today the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is holding its preliminary hearing…More
Federal Government commits half a billion dollars in extra aged care funding – but more home care packages needed
The Government has announced $552.9 million in new funding for the sector – including $287…More
Government committee recommends Parliament pass bill requiring aged care providers report staffing ratios – but will it ensure quality of care?
Independent MP Rebekha Sharkie had introduced the bill back in August, pushing for facilities to…More
Hiding profits? Senate inquiry clears for-profit aged care providers of tax avoidance
The Senate Economics References Committee had begun investigating the financial and tax practices for-profit providers…More
Aged care providers asked to detail cases of abuse to Royal Commission – why this is important
This week the largest aged care operators across Australia are receiving letters from the Commissioners…More
Queensland announces parliamentary review into aged care – but do we need another inquiry?
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week formally set up a 12-month inquiry which will look into…More