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aged care
Aged Care Bill May Not Encourage People to Stay Home as Intended, Industry Warns
Experts raise concerns about staffing shortages, regulatory complexities, funding inadequacies, and the impact of the new ‘Support at Home’ program.
Aged Care Advocates Push for Criminal Penalties, Workforce Reforms
Adovocates argued that the current aged care bill will maintain the status quo unless sweeping changes are made.
Malnutrition in Aged Care Homes Could Be Monitored With New App
The new tool could help address a serious problem in Australian nursing homes.
Dementia Drug Prescriptions Up 46 Percent in 10 Years in Australia
A new report has revealed that the disease is the second highest cause of death in the nation.
Albanese Unveils Near $10 Billion Aged Care Overhaul With Opposition Support
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reform will make the budget more sustainable.
Budget 2024: Government to Fund Aged Care Worker Pay Increase
A boost to aged care workers’ salaries is among the $2.2 billion in announcements made for the sector in the 2024 federal budget.
Wages for Aged Care Workers to Rise 28 Percent After Ruling
This follows a Fair Work Commission ruling on a union’s application to raise aged-care workers’ wages by 25 percent.
Push for Wealthier Seniors to Fund Their Aged Care
The Aged Care Taskforce suggested that the cost of the ballooning aged care sector should be self-funded by wealthier seniors.
