DSS announces cessation of pre-entry leave
July 16, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Providers aren’t likely to agree with the pre-entry leave cut, which has now been in effect since July 1. It’s a big change for the sector.
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The funding is flowing in healthcare
Queensland and Western Australia have brought forward two new announcements that are a win for the health and aged care sectors.
Review required to meet changing needs of older Australians
July 10, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The next generation of elderly Australians is just around the corner, and according to one industry body, this is something that needs to be considered.
Young Workers in Aged Care
July 8, 2015 | Aged Care Management
There is a perception that aged care is an unattractive career path for people under 40, but there are young people in the industry making a difference and excelling in…
LASA comes forward about cost of aged care
The cost of running aged care facilities Down Under is a pertinent issue, so it’s really no surprise that industry bodies come forward on a regular basis.
The changing face of aged care accommodation
July 6, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Community care and an adjusting population within facilities are changing aged care across Australia, and more change is on the way.
New rates for a new financial year
July 1, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Happy End of Financial Year! As you might have noticed, the new ACFI rates for FY16 were released yesterday by the Department of Social Services. Previously paid at $208.68, a…
Could aged care communication see an overhaul?
June 30, 2015 | Aged Care Management
University of Missouri-Columbia researchers may have discovered a new communication system that could prove extremely useful for Australian aged care.
3 major aged care movements
June 29, 2015 | Aged Care Management
How is aged care in Australia changing? It turns out in more ways than one. Take a look at our list of three major movements to watch.
What effect will the FTA have on aged care?
June 26, 2015 | Aged Care Management
The FTA recently signed with China will mean good things for the aged care sectors in both countries – but are there also risks?