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.
Sean Rooney
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.
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.
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.
Aged care a focus of SA election
Aged care has been a hot-button topic in the lead-up to this weekend’s state election in South Australia.
Call to examine performance of Aged Care Quality Agency
Seniors and aged care providers say the government must act on systemic failures in regulatory oversight and study role of quality agency following Senate report.
New approaches to aged care recognised in awards
A program that provides client-centred support to residents and a service boosting the health and wellbeing of family carers are among the initiatives recognised in industry awards.
Government urged to redirect unspent funds to address home care queue
Industry peak Leading Age Services Australia is proposing the government consider utilising unspent home care funds – estimated to be in excess of $200 million – to help alleviate the urgent need for additional packages.
Concerns for impact of assisted dying law in aged care
Palliative Care Victoria has raised concerns for the aged care sector over the passing of voluntary euthanasia legislation in Victoria, the first state in Australia to do so, as sector peaks and providers prepare their responses.
