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'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

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

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.

AAP · Apr 21

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Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Figures from Australia's Productivity Commission show older people are waiting longer to get access to aged care support services - but it's not all bad news.

AAP · Jan 29

Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

All 20,000 home care spots promised before the end of October have been allocated as older Australians prepare for major aged care reforms to take effect.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Can't afford a shower: fears over aged care reforms

A major overhaul of aged care, billed to make the sector more sustainable, could lead to residents skipping showers because of the cost.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

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

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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

'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

Wesley Mission to close Sylvania, Carlingford, Narrabeen aged care homes over workforce constraints

Chief executive Reverend Stu Cameron says the organisation supports federal government changes but new staffing requirements were difficult to implement.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Aged care sector facing worker crunch to meet 24/7 nurse requirements by July

Like so many others in aged care, Viv Allanson says it is going to be "impossible" for her facility to meet key government deadlines for new standards in the sector, saying "the pressure is absolutely enormous".

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Lack of rural aged care forcing elderly to move away from communities

Older people are being forced to leave rural communities to access aged care, with one expert projecting Australia will need thousands more beds in the next decade if they are to remain in their regions.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

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ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Calls for aged care rating system to be pulled down after complaints about outdated scores

The federal opposition says a new rating tool for aged care homes is using out-of-date scores and it should be pulled down, but the Health Department says ratings can change daily and providers are given an opportunity to respond before results are published.

AAP · Aug 23, 2022

Unvaxxed Qld teachers to have pay reduced

The Queensland government will cut the pay of 900 of 54,000 public schoolteachers and education staff as a penalty for failing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2022

Labor's plans for aged care are targeted but fall short of what's needed

In his budget reply speech this week, opposition leader Anthony Albanese promised a plan to fix the “crisis in aged care”.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

New research shows the role dairy can play in reducing falls and fractures in older age

Two-thirds of Australians living in aged care are at risk of malnutrition and increased fractures. How can this figure be reduced?

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AAP · Feb 22, 2022

New study into unpaid carers' leave

The Productivity Commission is conducting an investigation into carers' leave, as well as employment models for those working in the aged care sector.

AAP · Feb 12, 2022

More visitors for aged care residents

Elderly residents can look forward to seeing at least one visitor a day, as restrictions loosen in most states following the weathering of the Omicron wave

AAP · Jan 28, 2022

Aged care homes 'under extreme pressure'

An aged care provider operating in NSW says low supplies of rapid antigen tests mean it's only testing some people who enter its nursing homes.

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