Aged Care

taskforce
Aged Care
Aged Care Taskforce to shape the future of the sector
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 8, 2023

In a significant move to address the challenges and reshape the aged care sector, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is leading a taskforce composed of

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retirement
Aged Care, Opinion
Retirement reinvented: how to find fulfilment later in life
Tania Wiseman Jun 6, 2023

Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own – in theory. How to

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Jobs Index
Aged Care
Aged care sector witnesses 10% YoY decline in wages, a Jobs Index notes
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

The Jobs Index indicates that the Aged Care industry has seen significant YoY declines in the number of shifts per business, falling 29% YoY, as

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conditions
Aged Care, Medical Research
Majority of Australians find care work rewarding, but concerns over pay and conditions persist
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

According to a study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU), the majority of Australians find care work rewarding and fulfilling but hold negative perceptions

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financial sustainability
Aged Care
Aged care experts discuss sustainable funding models at government summit
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

Leaders from Australia’s aged care sector are meeting in Canberra today for a landmark Financial Sustainability Summit, aimed at finding solutions to ensure the provision

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COVID
Aged Care, COVID-19, Opinion
Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
Hassan Vally Jun 1, 2023

As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With

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dementia care
Aged Care
Nationwide skills shortage in dementia care training exposed
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) highlights critical deficiencies in staff training in aged care, urging comprehensive measures to enhance the care provided to patients

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care
Aged Care, Healthcare
Improving end-of-life care: $68M boost for palliative care initiatives
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced substantial funding to improve palliative care services across the country. With a focus on enhancing

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package
Aged Care
I’ve been approved for a home care package but how do I choose a provider – and what if I want to switch?
Danelle Kenny and Tracy Comans May 30, 2023

So you’ve been approved for a home care package. Congratulations! This government-funded program can provide you with much-needed assistance to stay independent and live safely

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home care providers
Aged Care
Funding gap sparks concern among home care providers
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

Home care providers have expressed shock as funding increase falls short of wage rise. In a letter to consumers, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells

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Australians
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Financial constraints lead to missed healthcare appointments among Australians over 50
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

New data reveals that nearly half of Australians aged over 50 are skipping regular dental and GP visits due to increasing cost of living pressures.

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care finder
Aged Care
Care finder: Connecting vulnerable older Australians to aged care support
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

With the aged care system becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, care finder is set to become a lifeline for the vulnerable older Australians.

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