Aged Care Industry Updates

Greens-led report blasts the Commonwealth government’s handling of the Support at Home scheme and its rollout.

Report comissioned by state treasurers shows one in 10 patients do not need to be in a hospital bed. Tensions escalate over federal funding to fix hospital and aged care bed crisis.

Government announces progress in the work to build a national worker registration scheme for aged care workers.

With the government pricing review announced for supplementary RAC, the need for sector-led data is paramount to guide effective and timely reform.

Government announces pay rise for aged care workers; A core ingredient in bolstering workforce attraction and retention.

The government review into supplementary pricing for RAC is confirmed, however concerns remain surrounding timing and complexity from industry leaders and experts.

A coalition of experts, listening closely to the lived experience of those with dementia, has led to a UQ breakthrough in ways to improve dementia care.

“Best” and “Worst” lists from Star Ratings are failing potential residents and their loved ones. Painting 100% of a provider with the results of 20% brush is not mathematically or ethically astute.

Government announces changes to calculation of staff rating in Star Ratings system. Experts assess if the changes are effective for residents and sector.

NZ’s Ryman Healthcare set to list on the ASX next week. This move highlights a growing perception of increased demand and future yields in the Australian aged care sector.