Tag: ACSA
ACSA state winners announced
ACSA has announced the winners of its NSW and QLD state awards over the last week.
The peak body's...
QLD introduces its own rules for aged care providers
The aged care peak bodies have responded strongly to proposed legislation by the Queensland State Government that will require aged care providers...
Industry’s response to the Budget: disappointment
The peak bodies have expressed their disappointment at the lack of funding for aged care services in the Federal Budget, calling out...
Why access to services is very much a safety issue
It was one simple question early in the week at the royal commission into aged care, but its significance is paramount: Should...
Increasing pressure on Govt as home care package queue grows
Aged care providers and politicians have renewed calls for changes to home care packages, following new figures which show most people are not receiving...
Gov does not understand true costs of care: LASA
The announced indexation rise for aged care subsidies and supplements of just 1.4 per cent for the 2018/19 financial year has been met with alarm from providers across all services.
Comment sought on new Retirement Living Code of Conduct
Public comment is being sought on the draft version of a new national Retirement Living Code of Conduct developed by The Property Council of Australia, LASA and ACSA.
Flu vaccines now mandatory for residential aged care staff
Aged care providers will be required to provide influenza vaccination programs for all staff in residential aged care homes this year.
True cost of dementia care revealed
New research into the true costs of caring for people living with dementia in residential aged care has highlighted significant flaws in the current funding and cost modelling formulas.
ACSA voices concern over latest aged care inquiry
Aged & Community Services Australia has voiced its disappointment about yet another inquiry into aged care, this time focusing on facilities.
Following a referral on...
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