Articles with tag martin-laverty
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Divided we stand [News feature] Yesterday's Workforce Compact may have been worked on by the sector's trade unions and employer peak bodies, but industry opinion about its impact is divided. more... [Wed 06/03/2013 12:00:00] |
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After years of frustrated attempts, the key to achieving structural reform for the aged care system seems to have been broad unity and consensus among the many stakeholders. According to the Minister, it's been essential. more... [Sun 22/04/2012 12:00:00] |
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Catholic Health Australia and COTA say 'internal adjustments' won't stop essential reforms, following the news yesterday of ACCV and ACQ's withdrawal from ACSA and the establishment of a new national industry association. more... [Fri 30/03/2012 12:00:00] |
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Treasury submissions received! The Treasury asked for 2012-13 Budget suggestions and the sector spoke up, telling the federal government that this year should be the year of the aged care budget in a recent ACIC pre-budget submission. more... [Fri 13/01/2012 12:00:00] |
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Call for medical intern role in aged care Catholic Health Australia is up for meeting the shortfall of medical student internships in 2013 but wants aged care part of the health and medical training model of the future. more... [Sun 08/01/2012 12:00:00] |
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Industry collaboration hits a new high ACSA and Catholic Health Australia put their policy where their mouth is with new level of collaboration to achieve aged care reform more... [Thu 08/09/2011 12:00:00] |
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You won't HAVE to sell your home AAA explores the PC-recommended new user-pays system of aged care, why it is preferable, what is involved and industry opinion. more... [Tue 09/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Not long to wait now for the final report of the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Care of Older Australians. more... [Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Australia's hung parliament will make it more difficult to get aged care reform over the line. more... [Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Budget 2011: What's in it for you We explain what the budget means for aged care, and why the boss of one major not-for-profit is worried. more... [Thu 12/05/2011 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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Have you ticked all the boxes for Clinical Governance including Risk, Safety & Quality in Aged Care facilities?
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A once-daily treatment patch for Parkinson's disease has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme making it more readily available to the 60,000 Australians with the condition.
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Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Human Rights Commission have released a new report revealing that Australia is substantially trailing behind other countries in the employment of older female workers and have called for action.
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