Regional community care providers have rejected a return to block funding, saying the benefits of consumer directed care are too important to give up.
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Latest News
Hundreds of providers at risk of insolvency
Almost 200 residential aged care providers with more than 30,000 residents have insufficient funds to cover their liabilities, according to a new analysis by Leading Age Services Australia.
New lab launched to co-design aged care technology
Two aged care peak bodies and a research centre have joined forces to trial innovations and develop technology with older people.
Speaking up can reduce staff burnout, study shows
Supporting aged care workers to express their emotions can improve staff health and wellbeing, according to Macquarie Universirty research.
Govt supports recommendations to strengthen regulation
The inquiry into the sudden collapse of aged care services at Earle Haven has recommended greater regulatory capability and better oversight of approved providers and financial, commercial and sub-contracting arrangements.
Home care reforms leaving most vulnerable behind
Australia’s most vulnerable older people appear to be getting left behind following the Increasing Choice in Home Care reforms.
Advanced technology at forefront of care evolution
While we await the royal commission’s final report, there is no need to wait to implement solutions to help realise client-driven care.
Inquiry provides ‘series of lessons which we need’
The aged care royal commission and its findings are “brilliant” because it will lead to a better system like it did in Britain, a conference on ageing hears.
New resource supports better dementia care
The Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre has launched a new evidence-based guide to help healthcare professionals provide advice and support on dementia.
Call for RC to take human rights approach
The aged care royal commission’s interim report comprehensively addresses a range of system failures but it lacks reference to human rights, says a law expert.
Home Care Package Program fostering isolation
CDC in the home care packages program may be fostering isolation among older Australians, research suggests.
Unspent Funds: an avoidable problem
A federal government’s consultation paper has determined that unspent funds will need to be returned to the government. Where does this leave providers?
