The number of residential aged care providers making a profit has decreased by 12 percentage points to just over half, the seventh Aged Care Financing Authority report shows.
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Sector urges ‘constructive’ approach from watchdog on new standards
The aged care sector has pledged to work towards a smooth transition to the new Aged Care Quality Standards which are now in force.
Indexation rises not enough to cover costs, peaks say
The federal government has announced a 1.4 per cent indexation rise for aged care providers – but aged care peaks say this isn’t enough to cover rising wages.
New resource helps staff identify elder abuse
A new pocket-sized brochure has been launched to assist the aged care workforce in identifying elder abuse.
Providers told to involve residents in all care decisions
Aged care providers need to focus on engaging residents in their care rather than approaching their families first, an industry conference heard.
Calls for more transparency around new funding model
The classification method used in the proposed residential aged care funding model is complex and poor-performing and alternative modelling should be explored, the consultation on the new model hears.
Providers told to work with staff through the royal commission
Aged care organisations need to focus on keeping their workforce engaged during the scrutiny of the aged care royal commission, an aged care executive tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Standards effective 1 July regardless of any delay with guidance
All aged care providers will be assessed under the new standards from July and they have been advised not to expect the transition period to continue beyond this date.
Introducing aged care’s new minister
Tasmanian Liberal senator Richard Colbeck has been given the aged care portfolio in Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s ministry reshuffle.
Providers call on re-elected government to take action
Aged care stakeholders have congratulated the re-elected Morrison government but reiterated calls for a Cabinet position for the sector’s minister and urgent action on key issues.
Election silence on home care wait list ‘inexplicable’
The home care waiting list has been the elephant in the room during the election campaign.
Labor announces intentions for improving aged care
A Labor government will ensure that every aged care facility has a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, publishes its staff skill mix and has appropriate and properly-trained staff at all times, the leader of the Opposition has announced.
Staffing levels of greatest concern to workers
A lack of staff to provide basic care to residents is the most pressing concern of 90 percent of aged care workers, a national survey has found.
Funding for research welcome but more commitments needed, say peaks
The government has announced $34 million in funding to establish a research institution to examine new ways to deliver care for seniors and training and education for aged care providers.
