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Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

The federal government will spend an additional $115 million to boost residential aged care capacity in selected hotspots across the nation.

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Aged care providers sound alarm on their own future

Half of residential aged care providers say they are losing money, as the industry raised concerns about how it'll cope with Australia's ageing population.

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Federal budget projects a shift in aged care, which promises to save Australia billions

Older Australians are increasingly opting to receive care at home, rather than in residential aged care, a shift that the federal government projects will save billions of dollars.

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Australian aged care providers accused of ‘crying poor’ to lobby for government funding

Analyst suggests some in the industry are misleading the public about their financial position to demand higher fees

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Aged care sector warns Albanese government’s planned $4.8bn spend not enough to keep homes open

Growing demand and ageing population expected to drive up costs by 23% in fifth-largest area of government expenditure

The Guardian - AU

Unions raise wage theft worries, but aged-care providers promise to pass on pay rise

Catholic aged care providers are committing to pay rises for staff, but unions are concerned that some will try to short-change workers.

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Leah sought respite at an aged care facility but they didn't have the staff to give her pain relief

There are fears a shortage of nurses in aged care is having an impact on residents being able to access medication, with one nurse claiming it is resulting in proper procedures not being followed.

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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".

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Deaths from Covid in Australian aged care pass 5,000 after monthly fatalities double in January

Department of Health says significant jump to 597 deaths from 22 December to 25 January was partially influenced by a change in reporting methodology

The Guardian - AU

Aged care sector a 'mess' as losses mount

An accountancy firm has found seven out of 10 aged care centres ran at a loss over three months in 2022, as the federal government admits the sector is a mess.

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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.

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Elderly and aged care COVID-19 deaths expected to rise over Christmas in NSW

Vulnerable older Australians are at risk over the Christmas and New Year period, with deaths from COVID-19 expected to rise following a recent peak in NSW cases.

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Surge in aged care cases as latest wave of COVID-19 sweeps WA

The public is being urged to “do the right thing” as COVID-19 case numbers at aged care homes surge with a new wave of the virus sweeping Australia.

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Melbourne suicide bereavement, HRAR services shut down as funding dries up

When Dianne Ellis' son died, LifeConnect provided free bereavement counselling. Despite "operating well", the program will end on June 30 when government funding runs out.

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Calls to streamline immigration process for health professionals to address 'serious' worker shortage

Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia.

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‘We’re working blind’: health groups call for live data on emergency departments in Victoria

Real-time monitoring could improve patient safety and alleviate overcrowding across state’s hospital system, doctors say

The Guardian - AU

Elective surgeries may soon be delayed due to staff shortages, Victorian hospital body says

Exclusive: Four health services already failing to meet nurse-to-patient ratios ahead of expected Covid surge

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