The Fair Work Commission is implementing substantial changes to the Nurses Award, introducing new pay structures and classification systems that will impact nurses across various
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is taking decisive action against residential aged care providers consistently falling short of mandatory care minute targets. Eleven
A series of significant developments in Australia’s aged care sector have been welcomed recently, emphasising leadership changes and future reforms that aim to improve the
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that people aged over 65 from non-English-speaking countries
With an ageing population increasing the need for round-the-clock care, the country’s heavy reliance on overseas professionals has become more apparent than ever. Recent government
A comprehensive new study published in Nature Aging has revealed significant disparities in how countries worldwide are adapting to their ageing populations, with Switzerland leading
Aged care workers in Australia, long celebrated for their compassion and dedication, are facing increasing pressures on their mental health and work-life balance—exacerbated by staffing
A new study from the University of Queensland has revealed that fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could be costing the health system
The Albanese Government has ushered in the new year with significant reforms and investments aimed at transforming Australia’s aged care system. As of 1 January,
The alarming increase in elder abuse cases in Queensland has underscored the urgent need for a dedicated Parliamentary Inquiry, according to a new report jointly
As the Australian healthcare landscape enters 2024 and beyond, a series of thought leadership pieces signal a profound transformation. From the places we live to
As Australia stands at the crossroads of an evolving healthcare landscape, the need for transformative thinking has never been clearer. In the wake of pressing