Industry News

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 01:01:22]

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 11:20:36]

Queensland gears up for major conference

The ACQ State Conference & Trade Exhibition is less than a fortnight away and places are filling up fast. more»

[Thu 04/03/2010 12:34:35]

Aged care entitlement

A new CHA blueprint calls for a scrapping of the planning formula and a uniform funding system for care at home and in residential facilities. more»

[Tue 02/03/2010 11:06:25]

Reviewing the Act

ACAA and Hynes are encouraging providers to take part in a survey about the Aged Care Act. more»

[Mon 01/03/2010 05:38:57]

Unanimous support for national campaign

Delegates at the Tri-State Conference have backed the Campaign for care of older Australians. more»

[Mon 01/03/2010 04:54:39]

Avoiding 'difficult' complaints

There are three common mistakes to avoid when responding to complaints, according to one of Australia's leading experts in complaints management. more»

[Wed 24/02/2010 04:04:14]

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 01:05:53]

Hi-tech recruitment strategy in the West

A new online jobs portal is promoting aged care careers in WA to an international audience. more»

[Tue 23/02/2010 10:29:59]

Wage cuts are highly "unlikely"

ACSA says claims that some nurses will lose $300 from their weekly wage are theoretical only. more»

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