Aged Care Industry Updates

Despite Australia’s progressive social reforms, many older LGBTI+ Australians face an unsettling reality when entering residential aged care, as the dark shadow of discrimination sadly remains.

The complex aged care picture continues to take shape ahead of 1 July, and public conversation suggests providers will face a hard sell when talking about increased consumer contributions.

A new study has investigated whether the mandated staffing care minutes mandates introduced in 2022 have helped to improve the quality of care for older Australians, or if the effort has missed the mark.

As Australia marks National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), Mark Pearce, CEO of Volunteering Australia, has delivered a passionate call to action, encouraging the public to reflect on the vital role of volunteers in shaping stronger, more connected communities.

Welcome to edition 5 of Hello Leaders, a publication designed for those courageously navigating the complex, rewarding, and ever-evolving landscape of aged care leadership. 

Respect Aged Care is officially heading north after announcing that it will take ownership of seven BlueCare residential aged care homes in Queensland.

Australian wages are on the rise, buoyed by the latest instalment of aged care pay rises in March, which should see the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate this week.

Just how prepared are aged care providers ahead of the sector-defining introduction of a new Aged Care Act? Well, according to Mirus Australia, they are ‘somewhat prepared’ with six weeks to go.

Aged care once again enters a new era following confirmation that the Department of Health and Aged Care will inherit disability services to provide all-round oversight to some of the nation’s most impactful sectors.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed his new-look ministry on Monday afternoon, with Anika Wells’ departure from the Health and Aged Care portfolio one of the biggest shake-ups.