Pensioners: Don't hang us out to dry!
The current election bargaining process between the independents, Labor and the Coalition has reignited the consumer campaign for aged care reform.
Tue 24/08/2010 01:18:08 / Read More »What does the election result mean for us?
In the midst of an election stalemate, one health reform expert has encouraged the sector to keep up the faith and the campaign for change.
Tue 24/08/2010 09:29:42 / Read More »The Victorian government is listening!
The Brumby government has committed to a 10-year plan which seeks lists a number of key initiatives designed to create an age-friendly society.
Fri 20/08/2010 11:44:47 / Read More »Government election report card: E for effort
CCOA has rated the aged care election campaigns of the three major political parties against its policy wish list in a 2010 Policy Report Card, issued today.
Thu 19/08/2010 01:00:50 / Read More »Consumers: Don't give us crumbs!
Aged care consumer groups have publically condemned the major political parties for ignoring the real needs of older Australians in the lead up to the federal government election.
Thu 19/08/2010 10:09:46 / Read More »Labor promises another $5 million for aged care
The Gillard government has promised to give the sector, if elected, $5 million to improve translation services in aged care and to train staff to be more culturally aware.
Fri 13/08/2010 04:35:24 / Read More »Debate: No clear commitment to adopt PC recommendations
None of the ageing spokespeople at yesterday's great debate could clearly commit, 100 per cent, to adopting the recommendations of the Productivity Commission, if elected.
Thu 12/08/2010 03:20:01 / Read More »
