The Latest Breaking News from Sourn Cross Care

Concerns over aged care reform in Tasmania

Unions and the daughter of a former resident have raised concerns over proposed changes to the model of care at a Tasmanian aged care provider.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Nurses warn aged care reform 'loophole' could see positions axed across the country

Nurses lobby federal ministers after a Tasmanian aged care provider's shock decision to axe enrolled nurses, citing a lack of funding.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Southern Cross Care's overhaul of Tasmanian homes dismissed by union as 'diabolical'

Tasmania's largest aged care provider plans to train food preparation staff to also directly care for residents as part of an operational overhaul, but the union representing many of its workers has labelled it "diabolical".

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Aged care workers across Australia vote to take industrial action

Union says vote overwhelmingly supports action that could include strikes and is likely to occur before federal election

The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022

Fourth resident dies during St Anne's Nursing Home COVID outbreak in Broken Hill

Nurses from across Australia are called in to support St Anne's Nursing Home in Broken Hill, as the centre's COVID outbreak worsens and another resident dies. But finding accommodation for the nurses poses another challenge.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Bombala's only aged care home closes, residents relocated despite community backlash

Despite 30 per cent of the population over the age of 60, Bombala's only aged care facility closes its doors.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022