Union pushes aged-care levy
The Health Services Union wants a Medicare-style levy to fund a single-payer system for aged care.
Aged Care
Fund to boost struggling aged-care providers
Ailing aged-care facilities looking to close down or be sold off will be able access a new $50m fund from the federal government.
An older populace calls for new ideas New strategy for older population
The ageing population was at the forefront of the federal cabinet’s thinking in June 1998.
Neighbour nurse plan ‘a big boon’
A new ‘neighbourhood nursing’ scheme could keep older people in their own homes longer and save the economy $4.5bn a year.
Criminal liability call for aged care
National Seniors warn that regulation in the industry has been ‘captured by providers and their owners’.
‘Luxury’ nursing home worker charged with assault
The owners of a $350m aged care empire face the prospect of becoming embroiled in an embarrassing abuse scandal.
Aged-care package gets $87m boost
A peak lobby group says the risk of emergencies in the sector still ‘looms large’ in 2020.
‘Market forces failing aged care’
Government aged-care policy is too reliant on ‘market forces’ and ‘consumer choice’, the aged care royal commission has warned.
Heart attack ‘all in Allan’s head’
Aged care resident Allan Sheldon told nursing staff he had chest pain. They gave him Panadol.
Estia hit by inquiry coverage
Estia Health shares slip to nine-month low after poor press from aged care royal commission hurts occupancy rates.
‘Seniors at risk’ as aged-care funding hits tipping point
Australia faces an aged care emergency in 2020 without an urgent injection of funds, Morrison government to be told.
PM’s pitch about more than dollars
Scott Morrison’s response to the interim aged-care royal commission report was about much more than numbers.
Coalition’s aged-care overhaul
An extra 10,000 aged-care places for Australians requiring high-level care at home has been welcomed by the sector.
Where would I go if I wasn’t here?
The things that make 82-year-old Elsie’s nursing home life idyllic are sending it broke. Is another $18 a day too much to ask?
Treasurer mounts case for working longer
Josh Frydenberg argues for better training for older Australians to stay in the workforce.
Nursing home ‘left Mum to die alone’
For Susan Willmott, the discovery of her mother’s body was not the final indignity but one of several.
Family aged carers calling for help
Australians caring for elderly family and friends should be offered government-legislated leave similar to maternity leave.
Elderly ‘deserve safe care’ in homes
High-quality and safe care should be a daily practice at residential nursing homes, the aged-care royal commission has been told.
Bupa cost-save plan ‘too risky’
The aged care royal commission has heard Bupa’s ‘save a shift’ policy could only worsen existing problems with care quality.
Bupa ignored staff cut warnings
Aged care provider Bupa cut nursing staff despite being warned doing so would lead to deaths and injuries.
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