Tasmanian Liberal senator Richard Colbeck has been given the aged care portfolio in Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s ministry reshuffle.
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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.
Kerryn Phelps outlines vision for home care
The independent candidate for Wentworth, Kerryn Phelps has revealed that her son is an aged care worker who has experienced first hand the difficulties facing the industry.
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.
Peaks call for urgent action on aged care priority areas
Aged care provider peak bodies are calling on the major parties to commit to providing tangible and immediate support for the aged care sector and older Australians in their election policies.
Virtual experience improves care of residents with dementia
An education program using virtual reality simulation is improving understanding and empathy among staff about caring for residents with dementia.
New guide promotes safe aged care work practices
A free digitally-interactive poster has been launched to support aged care workers to work safely and provide quality care.
All parties must commit to aged care this election
Aged care stakeholders are calling on all candidates to make a significant financial commitment to aged care in the upcoming federal election.
Stakeholders say budget initiatives only a start
Aged care peaks welcome the initiatives announced in last night’s federal budget but say it is a missed opportunity to address the urgent issues in the aged care sector.
Questions raised about official home care wait figures
Consumers on interim packages are dying or ending up in residential facilities before getting their appropriate care, according to a survey of home care providers.
Call to speed up implementation of charter of rights
COTA Australia has raised concerns over the additional time providers have been given to implement the new single charter of rights and is urging organisations to set themselves an earlier deadline.
