There needs to be greater financial transparency of all aged care providers receiving taxpayer funds plus a stronger focus on the financial sustainability of the sector, a Senate inquiry has heard this week.
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Peaks call for $735 million a year to bridge funding gaps
The three aged care peak bodies have jointly called for a focus on aged care funding in the five upcoming Federal by-elections.
Care organisations spruik benefits of My Health Record
Australia’s aged care service organisations have joined forces with the federal government’s digital health agency to contact members and highlight the benefits of the expansion of My Health Record to an opt-out program.
For-profit aged care providers defend their financial practices
Organisations named in the recent report on the tax practices of for-profit aged care providers say it contains misleading statements and inaccurate comparisons, submissions to a Senate inquiry show.
Workforce strategy now in Government’s hands
The final aged care workforce strategy can be executed in one to three years but the industry should take action immediately, says Professor John Pollaers.
Peaks call for funding to match care costs
The indexation rate applied to aged care subsidies this week will not help organisations meet the increasing costs of care nor alleviate the financial stress many are experiencing, provider groups say.
Consultation underway on retirement village code of conduct
Industry peak bodies are seeking feedback on the draft version of new national voluntary standards for operators of retirement living communities.
Top providers and staff honoured
Individuals and organisations in the aged care and retirement living sectors have been recognised for their outstanding achievements including complaint-free customer service and improving residents’ quality of life.
Providers told to put a greater focus on workforce planning
Residential aged care providers are not putting enough attention on strategic workforce management initiatives despite staff being the most expensive area of the business, an industry conference heard.
Budget: New measures welcome but long-term fix needed, say stakeholders
Aged care peaks want more measures to address future demand for services and provider sustainability while the nurses’ union slams the budget for failing to deliver improvements to staffing.
Home care queue puts unspent subsidies in the spotlight
Industry peak bodies and service providers are calling for a government review of unspent funds in home care as new data shows surpluses continue to climb.
Sector viability in focus at aged care forum
Immediate and sustainable long-term funding for aged care topped the list of issues at an industry event in Sydney this week.
Key considerations when negotiating package spending
From dog grooming to roof repairs, providers are receiving a wide range of consumer requests for home care spending.
Provider groups call for an ‘adjustment payment’
Aged care peak bodies have jointly called for an urgent funding boost for the residential aged sector following the release of new data this week that shows an increase in the number of facilities running at a loss.
