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Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment

Pressure has been building on the federal government in recent weeks to scrap the algorithm currently being used in aged care assessment decisions. Criticism has been of the algorithm itself, but also the fact there is no possibility for humans to override its final decision.

The Conversation · Aug 26

'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

Two-year extension on home support program for elderly

Older Australians will retain basic support such as cleaning, gardening and transport under Labor's home care extension.

AAP · Aug 20

A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point

This week, we learned older people in home-based aged care will no longer have to pay out-of-pocket for showering, dressing and continence care.

The Conversation · Apr 23

First Robodebt, now NDIS and aged care: how computers still decide who gets care

Every welfare program negotiates a fundamental tension: between fiscal responsibility and consistency on one hand, and care for real people with complex needs and situations on the other.

The Conversation · Apr 21

Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

The way Australians are assessed for home-based aged-care funding is being investigated by the Commonwealth ombudsman.

The Conversation · Apr 16

‘The negligence is staggering’: elderly and dying Australians left waiting for urgent aged care

Alan Nicolle was already approved for urgent aged care supports, but delays and confusion under a ‘Kafkaesque’ system made his final days exhausting and painful

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

Australia’s aged care reforms take effect in November. Here’s what you need to know

Some services in at-home care and residential care packages will be means tested in bid to make aged care system more sustainable

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025

Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

A growing number of Australians want to stay at home rather than moving to a residential aged care facility when they need extra support.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025

Big changes are planned for aged care in 2025. But you’d never know from the major parties

There has been little new in pre-election promises for Australia’s aged-care workers, providers or the 1.3 million people who use aged care.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025