From 1 October 2025, the Australian Government will implement a significant change to the way Staffing ratings are calculated within the Star Ratings system for residential aged care providers. This move marks a pivotal shift in how aged care homes are assessed, with a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and quality of care.
We explore restorative engagement in the new aged care regulatory landscape, and how it supports person-centred, rights-based care.
At the recent Aged Care Workforce Leaders conference in Sydney on September 11 and 12, we facilitated breakout sessions with senior aged care leaders who tackled some of the most pressing issues in workforce management in aged care sectors. With staff shortages, unplanned leave, and cultural challenges at the forefront, the workshop sessions fostered dynamic conversations around innovation and strategy. In this blog, we share some of those insights.
In our July webinar, four industry leaders shared their unique perspectives on the workforce challenges their organisations face and the strategies they’ve employed to overcome them. This blog summarises their key points and insights.
Using your July to September care minute targets as the baseline, apply these calculations to forecast your estimated October targets.
The workforce environment in aged care is a dynamic interplay of compassionate caregiving, complex medical needs, and regulatory compliance. Here we delve into the best practices and innovative strategies for aged care workforce management.
Guidance and free Request for Proposal (RFP) template to help you find the best rostering software for your business. Find out more.
Strengthened quality standards have undergone extensive public consultation. Here are five key considerations for aged care providers
From 1st October 2024, the average care minute requirement across the sector will increase to 215 minutes of care per resident per day.
Under the new Regulatory model, risk-based monitoring will rely on data and regulatory insights to identify potential risks or issues.