Union launches Fair Work Commission case to lift aged care workers’ wages by 25%
The big news this week has been around the Health Services Union (HSU) and its…More
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The level of aged care in this country could be raised by a 1% increase to income tax or the Medicare levy – but are Australians ready to pay?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety might not have been in session…More
Prime Minister and Victorian Premier argue over who is responsible for Melbourne aged care outbreaks – but now some signs of action
The aged care crisis in Victoria was again front and centre this week. The state…More
Tough times ahead for aged care as COVID cases continue to rise
To say it’s been a tough week for the aged care sector might be the…More
Did you know there is a new Industry Code for visiting aged care homes during the pandemic?
The ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ was released this week…More
We need to protect residents: why many aged care providers reject Prime Minister’s call to lift visitor restrictions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a “strong reminder” against shutting off elderly residents from their families or…More
Chemical restraint more than aged care operator problem
In the aftermath of the scathing interim report last week, Scott Morrison has pledged to…More
‘Younger people’ in aged care homes a national disgrace
The Royal Commission into Aged Care this week has discussed the fact that there are…More
Turning lives around: Government spending $50 million to get older Australians back to work
You’re never too old to learn something new and with many older Australians struggling to…More
So much for stopping the boats: Government spending $7 million to send replica of Captain Cook’s ship around Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the plan this week to provide $6.7 million to the…More