Aged Care Insite

32 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Western Australia Launches $20M Pilot Program for Safer Post-Hospital Recovery · Western Australia's government announces a $20 million pilot program to enhance post-hospital care for older residents using wearable technology and home support.
• Cross-Party Bill Restores Human Override for Aged Care Assessments · Aged Care Amendment Bill 2026 restores human discretion to overturn algorithmic needs assessments.
• Australia Establishes Permanent Indigenous Aged Care Commissioner · Albanese government commits to new permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner following landmark report.
• Anglicare Sydney Completes Acquisition of Infinite Care, Expanding to 46 Homes · Anglicare Sydney finalizes acquisition of Infinite Care, growing its aged care portfolio to 46 homes and 5,300 beds.
• Meditrax Celebrates 30 Years with My Health Record Integration at Sydney Forum · Meditrax marks 30 years as Australia's first pharmacy service integrated with My Health Record.
• Australia Launches New National Framework for Integrated Elder Care · A new national framework aims to coordinate care for older Australians across all health and aged care settings.
• Australia Raises Aged Care Wages 4.75% and Introduces Payday Super · Australian aged care workers receive a 4.75% pay rise and new superannuation rules take effect July 1.
• Burnout in Aged Care is a Systemic Failure, Not a Personal Shortcoming · Sophie Bretag argues that burnout in aged care stems from systemic design flaws rather than individual employee failures.
• Sydney Daughter Arrested Over Mother's Death at Aged Care Home · Police investigate a 53-year-old woman arrested after her 84-year-old mother died at a Sydney aged care facility.
• Advocacy Groups Urge Government to Fix Super Guarantee Exclusions · Council reports 1 million Australians miss out on super due to outdated rules for carers and gig workers.
• Palliative Care Doctors Cautiously Support Psychedelic Therapy Research · Australasian palliative care specialists see potential in psychedelics for end-of-life distress but call for more safety research.
• Senate Inquiry Warns Against Overhauling Commonwealth Home Support Program · Senate inquiry urges government to retain CHSP, warning SAH transition risks care loss for 800,000 seniors.
• Australia Appoints Jodi Cassar as Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner · Jodi Cassar appointed interim commissioner to lead First Nations aged care reform following Andrea Kelly's departure.
• Study Reveals Rising Medication Risks for Elderly Entering Aged Care · New research shows medication prescribing cascades increase significantly when older Australians enter residential aged care.
• Aged Care Bodies Urge Earlier Advance Care Planning for Dementia Patients · Advance Care Planning Australia and Dementia Australia call for routine early planning to ensure patient autonomy and dignity.
• Experts Warn 'Trauma-Informed' Buzzword Risks Diluting Care Standards · Researchers caution that unregulated use of 'trauma-informed' by non-clinical businesses risks diluting genuine care standards.
• Australia's Healthcare Must Redesign for Four Coexisting Generations · Australia's healthcare and housing systems must evolve to serve Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha simultaneously.
• NSW Government Unveils Record $10.3B Health Budget to Fix Workforce Crisis · NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announces a historic $10.3 billion health budget to recruit staff and expand services.
• AMA Urges Federal Overhaul of Aged Care System to Prevent Hospital Admissions · The Australian Medical Association warns structural failures in aged care are causing avoidable hospital transfers and calls for urgent reform.
• NSW Government Acts on Hospital Bed Block Caused by Commonwealth Aged Care Delays · NSW Health Minister Ryan Park announces state intervention to clear nearly 1300 hospital beds blocked by Commonwealth-funded aged care and NDIS delays.
• Australia's Aged Care Boards Face New Governance Visibility Requirements · New Australian aged care laws mandate boards to build systems for visible, measurable quality oversight.
• Australia Minimum Wage Rises to $26.44 Amid Cost-of-Living Debate · Fair Work Commission lifts national minimum wage to $26.44, affecting 2.8 million workers from July.
• Australia Allocates $67.7M for Dementia Research and Prevention Initiatives · Australia's federal government announces $67.7 million in funding to advance dementia research, prevention, and aging care initiatives.
• Aged Care Staff Lack Training for End-of-Life Family Discussions · New research reveals aged care workers feel unprepared to guide families through end-of-life conversations.
• Global Infrastructure Firm Stonepeak Acquires Australia's Estia Health · Stonepeak acquires Estia Health from Bain Capital, retaining existing leadership.
• Samsung Microwaves Offer Durable, Easy-Clean Solutions for Aged Care Kitchens · Samsung introduces 32L and 40L microwaves with ceramic interiors for aged care facilities.
• Coalition Criticizes Labor Aged Care Reforms Over Delays and Algorithmic Assessments · Opposition claims Labor's aged care reforms cause dangerous delays and algorithmic assessment errors for older Australians.
• Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly Steps Down · Andrea Kelly concludes her interim tenure as First Nations Aged Care Commissioner after delivering a landmark reform report.
• Australia's Palliative Care Hospitalisations Surge 46% Over Decade · Australia's hospital-based palliative care admissions rose 46% in a decade as an aging population drives demand.
• Foundation Education Delivers Practical Aged Care Training to Support Workforce · Foundation Education offers practical, workplace-aligned training to help aged care providers manage workforce shortages and operational demands.