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While the government is fast-tracking an additional 20,000 Home Care Packages, stakeholders warn it is not enough to add...
21/10/2025

While the government is fast-tracking an additional 20,000 Home Care Packages, stakeholders warn it is not enough to address systemic failures.

“The fact that we have more than 200,000 older Australians either waiting for home care packages or waiting to be assessed for a package should alarm everyone,” said COTA CEO Patricia Sparrow.

More than 200k older people are currently waiting for home care packages or assessment, prompting to accelerate reforms beyond its current package rollout.

New research into the priorities of older Australians has found they overwhelmingly value genuine human connection and t...
20/10/2025

New research into the priorities of older Australians has found they overwhelmingly value genuine human connection and trust over simple task completion in at-home aged care, with personality being more important than formal qualifications when choosing a support worker.

New research into the priorities of older Australians has found they overwhelmingly value genuine human connection and trust over simple task completion.

In a national first aimed at easing a severe hospital ramping crisis, the South Australian government has declared retir...
07/10/2025

In a national first aimed at easing a severe hospital ramping crisis, the South Australian government has declared retirement villages co-located with aged care facilities “essential infrastructure” to fast-track their construction.

SA government has declared retirement villages co-located with aged care facilities "essential infrastructure" to fast-track their construction.

A new WorkSafe-funded initiative will be launched in 15 Victorian residential homes to address a growing mental health...
07/10/2025

A new WorkSafe-funded initiative will be launched in 15 Victorian residential homes to address a growing mental health crisis that has led to hundreds of injury claims and high rates of burnout among nursing staff.

A new WorkSafe-funded initiative will be launched in 15 Victorian residential aged care homes to address a growing mental health crisis.

The Queensland government has launched a new initiative to provide free, specialised su***de prevention training to st...
18/09/2025

The Queensland government has launched a new initiative to provide free, specialised su***de prevention training to students, aiming to tackle the disproportionately high su***de rates among older Queenslanders.

The Queensland government has launched a new initiative to provide free, specialised su***de prevention training to aged care students.

A landmark report from the Inspector-General of Aged Care has found the government’s reforms will not deliver the “trans...
18/09/2025

A landmark report from the Inspector-General of Aged Care has found the government’s reforms will not deliver the “transformational change” recommended by the Royal Commission, sparking fears of a two-tiered system where care is determined by a person’s ability to pay.

A landmark report from the Inspector-General of Aged Care has found the government's reforms will not deliver the "transformational change".

Silverchain is warning that the delay in reforms is having a severe impact on older Australians.The group's submission...
05/09/2025

Silverchain is warning that the delay in reforms is having a severe impact on older Australians.

The group's submission to a Senate inquiry highlighted how long wait times for home care are leading to unnecessary hospitalisations and putting immense pressure on families.

Silverchain has issued a stark warning that the delay in aged care reforms is having a tangible and severe impact on older Australians.

A major study has found which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in facilities and which approaches, wh...
05/09/2025

A major study has found which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in facilities and which approaches, when used in isolation, fail to make a significant difference.

A major international review has provided clear evidence on which strategies are most effective at preventing falls in aged care facilities.

From long wait times for home care packages to varying medication rates in residential facilities, the research highligh...
04/09/2025

From long wait times for home care packages to varying medication rates in residential facilities, the research highlights a clear need for improvement to ensure all older Australians receive a consistently high standard of care, no matter where they live.

A groundbreaking national study has uncovered significant inconsistencies in the quality of aged care services across Australia.

22/08/2025

hese scholarships will attract more nurses and aged care workers to the sector and help those already working to build on their skills and deliver the world-class care older people deserve," Minister Rae said.

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The Australian Government has announced a $21.5 million investment in scholarships aimed at strengthening the aged care workforce.

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical secto...
22/08/2025

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical sector-wide challenges identified as “wicked problems” by industry leaders: workforce burnout and data literacy gaps.

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Fourteen aged care providers across Australia will receive $2 million in government grants to address two critical sector-wide challenges.

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia by ...
08/08/2025

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia by equipping early-career nurses with the skills and support they need to thrive in the sector.

A fully funded national training program is aiming to stem the looming shortage of aged care nurses across Australia.

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Healthcare is the largest industry in Australia with over 1.3 million people employed in the sector. So, with all these people engaged in the industry, why has there not been more of an emphasis on the sharing of knowledge?

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