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Levy to make aged care sustainable A major West Australian provider has proposed a new social insurance scheme to fund aged care services. more... [Tue 06/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Annual funding boost is "absolutely appalling" Both ACSA and ACAA say the increase announced by the government will not be enough to put the industry on a sustainable footing. more... [Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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Pay staff "properly": Minister Justine Elliot has angered aged care leaders with a comment about wage levels. more... [Tue 25/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Compelling case for aged care reform Ninety-one per cent of providers are in favour of legislative reform according to a recent survey. more... [Tue 18/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Budget cuts end award winning program A targeted mental health program for residential aged care will be shelved following a "bizarre" budget decision. more... [Tue 18/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Another disappointing budget: aged care groups With no solutions to the immediate funding issues, the sector could be in for a long wait. more... [Thu 13/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Finance, the future and sustainability Aged care leaders, federal politicians and financial consultants will come together for a seminar on industry sustainability next month. more... [Tue 11/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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The coalition wants more funding as an interim measure while it waits for more fundamental reforms. more... [Mon 10/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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WA providers need budget relief Faced with an existing bed shortage, aged care groups in Western Australia say they need urgent support. more... [Mon 10/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Greens propose new body to oversee aged care The minor party has released a comprehensive discussion paper designed to generate feedback from providers. more... [Mon 10/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care should be a budget priority The government must remember its commitment to social inclusion, says a NSW charitable organisation. more... [Fri 07/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Older Australians have costlier healthcare Higher prevalences of chronic diseases and life threatening illnesses mean health spending for older Australians is higher. more... [Tue 27/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Rudd announces aged care reforms The Prime Minister's pre-COAG announcement on aged care today acknowledges some of the big issues raised by the aged care sector but can it deliver the 'big fix' that commentators say is needed? more... [Mon 12/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Health reform needs aged care reform A well known political commentator says money from the stimulus package should be redirected into aged care. more... [Tue 06/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care will be 'user pays' within decades Further findings from a national industry survey show that subsidies are not keeping up with care costs. more... [Tue 23/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Nurses ramp up aged care campaign A $3 million TV and radio advertising campaign will go to air around the country this month. more... [Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Rising utilities costs will change aged care management Prices for electricity and gas in residential aged care are no longer "fixed". more... [Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care features in health reform debate Queensland says aged care needs a funding boost as it discusses the PM's health plan. more... [Tue 09/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Bed shortage "quite possible" within seven years Aged care providers are struggling to access funding for new facilities, according to a new survey. more... [Tue 23/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The latest national aged care financial survey shows further declines in net profit and the return on assets. more... [Mon 22/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The next step in dementia policy Dementia needs to be seen as a major public health issue, like cancer and heart disease. more... [Mon 22/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Govt hands out new veterans grants Over $1.3 million has been provided to support 98 initiatives around the country. more... [Tue 16/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Commonwealth and state governments have provided an extra $4.6 million. more... [Mon 08/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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$21 million for dementia research The government has announced details about ongoing funding for the DCRCs and DTSCs. more... [Wed 03/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care costs set to soar: IGR The number of people aged 85 and over will quadruple by 2050, forcing an increase in aged care spending. more... [Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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Streamlined claiming for convalescent care DVA has streamlined the process for providers to claim for convalescent care. more... [Mon 18/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Major provider appoints new CFO Australia's largest for-profit provider has a new chief finance officer. more... [Thu 10/12/2009 12:00:00] |
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ACFI has not secured the future A survey of over 100 aged care providers suggests that some of the key objectives of the ACFI have not been met. more... [Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Letter shows lack of confidence: May The Shadow Minister for Ageing says providers have lost confidence because the government has failed to ensure the viability of the sector. more... [Mon 23/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Accounting firm offers free balance sheet health check For the first time the survey will analyse balance sheet data as well as looking at major trends and operational benchmarks. more... [Fri 20/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Facilties are dipping into savings The results from the latest Stewart Brown aged care survey show the average facility has a total net loss. more... [Fri 13/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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ACAA has commissioned a lawyer to conduct a review of the Aged Care Act based on industry issues. more... [Tue 10/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Equal pay test case threatens aged care services ACSA has criticised the government's decision to back a case for pay equity without adjusting aged care subsidies. more... [Mon 09/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Industry backs ACFI review terms The broad scope of the review gives providers the chance to share their grievances with the tool. more... [Fri 06/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Industry wide survey to gauge business plans ACAA and Deloitte Private have teamed up to obtain a measure of business confidence in the sector. more... [Tue 27/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Minister relies on "record funding" Justine Elliot has told parliament that while the Howard Government neglected aged care, the Rudd Government has provided record funding. more... [Tue 27/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Aromatherapy decline under the ACFI Aromatherapists say they have lost a lot of aged care business since the new tool was introduced. more... [Tue 20/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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ACFI has helped but more funding is needed Victorian providers have met to discuss their priorities ahead of the impending ACFI review. more... [Thu 15/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Support to upgrade palliative care equipment The government has made $2.6 million available to help palliative care providers upgrade syringe drivers. more... [Mon 12/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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The federal government has announced a series of grants for dementia research and community support. more... [Thu 24/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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More concerns about award modernisation ACSA says aged care providers don't have the capacity to absorb extra costs. more... [Tue 01/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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The challenge of finding future volunteers Meals on Wheels providers are calling for more assistance to find ways of broadening their volunteer base. more... [Thu 27/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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Rural providers push their case Victoria's aged care industry is calling for greater assistance for rural and regional providers. more... [Tue 25/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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The NSW & ACT provider has just opened two new facilities and is pursuing further developments over the next five years. more... [Tue 18/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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Proposed reforms could end up costing more A report on the cost of the NHHRC recommendations says the proposed changes in aged care would cost more than the current model by the 2030s. more... [Thu 06/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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$15.6 million for CALD resoures The Australian Government has announced more funding under the Community Partners Program. more... [Wed 05/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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The ANF has asked delegates at the ALP national conference to get their blood pressure tested to raise awareness about wage disparity in aged care. more... [Thu 30/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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Consumers back landmark report The national seniors peak body supports plans to overhaul aged care in the name of consumer choice. more... [Tue 28/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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The NHHRC has put bonds back on the mainstream agenda but Kevin Rudd won't make any decisions for six months. more... [Tue 28/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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The federal government has announced a further $43.8 million worth of funding for personal carers. more... [Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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Position vacant: Bonds & Contracts Manager Aged Care Plus is seeking a hands-on leader with proven business skills and an understanding of the current aged care environment. more... [Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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More funding for Qld Meals on Wheels The Commonwealth and state governments will provide a further $5 million to help older people remain independent at home. more... [Mon 20/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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$10,000 grants for rural providers The FRRR is providing grants of up to $10,000 for projects that will benefit older people in small rural communities. more... [Tue 14/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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Major provider will close two homes The largets NFP provider in Victoria and Tasmania has announced it will close two high care facilities, citing inadequate federal funding. more... [Mon 29/06/2009 12:00:00] |
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Low care advantage is diminishing The latest Stewart Brown survey shows that the results for low care facilities are trending towards their poorer performing high care counterparts. more... [Thu 25/06/2009 12:00:00] |
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Indexation isn't enough for staff: ACAA The government says aged care funding indexation will boost the industry's viability but ACAA says it won't keep up with wage costs. more... [Fri 19/06/2009 12:00:00] |
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The ANF has put the focus on aged care on International Nurses Day. more... [Tue 12/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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The government has called for submissions for the next round of the Community Partners Program. more... [Mon 20/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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$38 million funding top-up for carer programs Overnight respite and employed carer services have been granted ongoing funding commitments. more... [Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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The Department of Health and Ageing's 'Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Care Funding Round' is now open. more... [Wed 25/06/2008 12:00:00] |
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$79.5 million given to HACC programs Justine Elliot and her state and territory colleagues announce extra funding for HACC programs around the country. more... [Thu 20/12/2007 12:00:00] |
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