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Apr 22, 2024 · November 11, 2024. Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care. November 11, 2024. “Several shortcomings:” Inquiry …
The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s …
Sep 16, 2024 · Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney and Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney. After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government …
Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts
7 hours ago · An extra 24,100 home care packages are being allocated to people this financial year under a $531m federal government investment. But new documents reveal that Labor …
“Several shortcomings:” Inquiry proposes Aged Care Bill …
Nov 7, 2024 · The Aged Care Bill 2024 (the bill) is one step closer to fruition as the Senate Inquiry Committee charged with its review has recommended the legislation be passed.. After months …
‘Wage justice’: Big pay rise for aged care workers
Mar 18, 2024 · Aged care workers have secured a “historic” pay rise – some getting up to a 28.5 per cent increase – in what has been called a “life-changing” improvement for one of …
Changes are coming for Australia’s aged care system. Here’s what …
Australia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs in 2022-23. And yet …
Appropriate care levels at 50%, new study finds
Jan 25, 2024 · Aged care residents in Australia are receiving on average only half of the appropriate care and even less for other common conditions like depression, a new study has …
What do Older Aussies want from the new Aged Care Act?
Nov 9, 2023 · By: Arshmah Jamal in Aged Care Royal Commission, Top Stories November 9, 2023 0. Older Australians and those close to them want human rights to be the top priority in …
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care …
Jul 1, 2024 · These standards require a sector-wide average of 200 minutes of direct care per person per day (from registered and enrolled nurses and personal care workers). And 40 …
Aged care needs an upgrade – and technology is the answer
Nov 9, 2023 · By 2050, Australia will need an estimated 400,000 additional aged care and home care workers. There are many ongoing efforts to close the gap and bolster the aged care …