Four out of 10 residential aged care workers are planning to leave the sector within five years because they are overworked, stressed and underpaid, a national worker survey shows.
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ACSA honours aged care’s best
Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution, Feros Care, Dr Tim Henwood and Carolyn Wallace are among winners of national aged care awards announced this week.
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.
Senate calls on government to respond to decade of aged care reviews
A Senate inquiry has recommended the federal government clarify that residential aged care providers ultimately hold a duty of care to all residents and that the quality commission has a similar responsibility for regulation.
$2.6 million in funding boosts to support aged care consumers
National peak and advocacy organisations representing aged care and culturally diverse consumers are the latest recipients of aged care funding in the Morrison Government’s post-budget cash splash.
$320m funding boost for residential care
The Federal Government has announced residential aged care will receive an additional $320 million as part of its new $662 million package to support older Australians.
Financial performance of sector ‘disappointing’
The residential aged care sector is continuing to experience ongoing financial challenges, according to the latest data from StewartBrown’s quarterly benchmarking report.
Works gets underway at aged care’s new quality regulator
The new independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, which includes a single point of contact for all aged care queries and concerns, has commenced operation.
Aged care storytelling platform goes live
A new website and social media campaign that aims to highlight and celebrate positive aspects of aged care care through personal stories of those working in the sector has been launched today.
Inquiry recommends passing of aged care staffing bill
Publishing staff-to-resident ratios in aged care is a positive first step for increasing transparency but it’s not enough for consumers to make informed decisions, according to a parliamentary inquiry report.
Report finds NFP directors struggling with cybersecurity
Not-for-profit company directors are failing to engage with cybersecurity at their own peril, a report warns.
Dedication, commitment recognised at national awards
Individuals and organisations in the residential aged care sector were recognised for their outstanding achievements at an industry conference this week.
Domestic violence programs needed in the workforce
All aged care facilities need to implement a domestic violence program or policy to support their staff and to ensure they are aware of the help that is available, an industry conference in Sydney heard.
ACSA launches aged care storytelling platform
Aged care peak body Aged and Community Services Australia has launched a social media campaign to showcase positive aged care stories at its national conference this week among several sessions focused on the sector’s workforce.
