Tag: Tom Symondson
Australians’ trust in aged care increases with firsthand experience, new report finds
Australians are more than twice as likely to trust the aged care system once they have direct experience with it, according to...
Ageing Australia urges funding and workforce reforms ahead of federal budget
Ageing Australia has called on the federal government to make major funding and workforce commitments in the upcoming federal budget, warning that...
Impossible transition: Aged care sector warns 830,000 older Australians could be left without services
More than 830,000 older Australians face the risk of losing access to vital community services following the government's last-minute decision to require...
ACCPA rebrands as Ageing Australia
The nation’s leading industry association for aged and community care services, retirement living, and seniors housing has rebranded as Ageing Australia, effective...
Govt announces aged care funding reforms amid sector concerns
The Australian Government has announced substantial changes to aged care funding as part of its 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO),...
Employment white paper: Growing sectors like care and digital technology crucial
The employment white paper released by the Albanese government on Monday outlines measures to assist the approximately three million individuals seeking employment...
Aged care leaders join forces to develop a white paper on financial sustainability
Australia's aged care industry is set to address the pressing issue of financial sustainability through the development of a comprehensive White Paper...
Budget 2023: Aged care
In total, the budget provides a $12.4 billion investment into the aged care sector, which eases the immediate financial and workforce pressures...
Govt overturns commitment to fund pharmacists in aged care
The Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has revealed that aged care facilities will no longer provide onsite pharmacist programs....
Australian aged care providers commit to pay increase for workers with Government support
Aged care providers across Australia have made a commitment to increase worker pay from July 1, 2023, with the support of the...
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