Tag: Anika Wells
Government publishes first pricing “guidance” for Support at Home services
As journalists and industry associations went into Budget lock up yesterday afternoon, the Department of Health and Aged Care published the Government’s...
Govt seeks feedback on National Registration Scheme for aged care workers
The government is inviting public input on the design of a national registration scheme aimed at supporting personal care workers employed in...
$18.4 million to support nursing students with clinical placements in aged care
The Government is investing $18.4 million in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program to support up to 8,000 nursing students in...
Government unveils historic National Dementia Action Plan
The Albanese Government has launched the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, a transformative roadmap aimed at creating a more dementia-inclusive Australia. The...
$37m funding boost for aged care meals services
The Australian Government has announced a $37 million investment aimed at improving food and meal services for older Australians receiving aged care....
New Aged Care Act passes Parliament, ushering in historic reforms
Today marks a signficant milestone in aged care with the passing of the Aged Care Bill through Parliament, introducing a once-in-a-generation overhaul...
$900 million for rural, remote and specialist aged care
The Albanese Government has committed $900 million to ensure that older Australians can access safe and quality aged care services, regardless of...
Government invests $3.8 Billion to boost aged care worker pay
The Albanese Government is committing $3.8 billion over four years to support pay increases for aged care workers, beginning on 1 January...
Government invests $3.7m in aged care infection control research
The Australian Government has announced a $3.7 million investment to bolster infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care settings. This funding...
Aged care sector warns of exodus over proposed criminal penalties
As reported by The Australian, aged-care operators are warning that the Labor government's plan to impose criminal penalties on directors, executives, and...
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