The Latest Breaking News from Aged Care

'Denying problems exist': concerns on aged care package

A federal aged care program has been labelled a "public policy failure" as the government denies issues exist, a former inspector general says.

AAP · Aug 24

Albanese led the charge against Robodebt. So why are we repeating its mistakes?

Entrusting aged care to an algorithm is exposing our most vulnerable.

The Canberra Times · Aug 19

Minister backs aged-care automation likened to robodebt

More than 1000 older Australians have complained about a tool which uses an algorithm to determine funding for aged care which cannot be changed manually.

AAP · Jun 4

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths

In January, the Trump administration ordered a broad pause on all US funding for foreign aid.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Sexual abuse survivors won't have their redress scheme payments counted when their finances are means-tested before heading into aged care.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

'There's nothing to fear': Senior Australian of the Year strives to educate on the Voice

Professor Calma has also been appointed to the new Aged Care Taskforce.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2023

Horror stories of aged care industry's crisis aren't the full picture

My wife is in an aged care home in Mayfield and has been a resident since October.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2023

'We make no apologies' for aged care policy: PM

Anthony Albanese has defended the government's aged care policy despite centres closing due to an inability to meet strict staffing requirements.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Costs push Wesley to close Sydney aged care homes

Wesley Mission will close its three remaining residential aged care homes in Sydney, citing staffing difficulties and cost pressures caused by national reforms.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023