Providers to be incentivised to refurbish facilities
There’s no denying the aged care sector is in the midst of massive changes, and physical facility overhauls are just one facet.
There’s no denying the aged care sector is in the midst of massive changes, and physical facility overhauls are just one facet.
Australian aged care is a sector that’s rapidly evolving, as resident numbers continue to climb and the regulatory environment evolves in response.
Health Minister for NSW Jillian Skinner recently announced the startling number of new positions created for nurses over the past few months.
New technologies are helping businesses to growth throughout Australia, and will be essential for the aged care industry.
A substantial amount of money has been allocated to the development and construction of Dubbo Hospital, a massive NSW facility.
The Age Discrimination Commissioner is one of the most important positions in the fight against elderly discrimination, and the role has now been cut back.
Leading Age Services Australia has addressed the recent cutting of the dementia supplement, and proposed that funding from research be diverted.
New statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have outlined the high chances of elderly injury due to age.
With aged care facility budgets already tight, the recent axing of the dementia supplement has caused problems for providers.
The Victorian government is instituting a power security plan that will install a total of 300 back-up generators across facilities in Victoria.