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New report says wait times and choice remain top challenges
Long wait times for assessments and home care, poor communication and a lack of support for older people to make care decisions remain the top challenges in aged care, according to a new report. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Senate inquiry sounded alarm on ‘calculated denial’ of services
A Senate inquiry into the delayed aged care scheme has sounded the alarm on the potentially fatal consequences of what it has labelled a “calculated denial” of services, as more than 200,000 elderly Australians remain on waiting lists. Source: The Guardian.
Companions promote hope and hospitality
Ministry leaders in health care, aged care, community services and education gathered from across Australia and New Zealand for two days of talks and workshops at the fourth annual Mercy Ministry Companions conference last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Catholic providers welcome $55m in federal grants
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed more than $55 million in government grants to support access to residential aged care facilities for local communities around the country.
Volunteering program receives national recognition
A heartwarming partnership between Victorian aged care provider VMCH and Mannix College has been recognised on the national stage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Government urged to help 2500 patients stuck in public hospitals
The states and territories are calling on the Albanese Government to do more to address a large number of elderly patients stuck in public hospitals waiting for aged care beds. Source: ABC News.
Catholic sector welcomes increase in home care packages
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages so that older Australians can receive care in their home.
Government bows to pressure on home care packages
The Albanese Government will immediately fund 20,000 more home care packages to support older Australians living at home, caving to pressure from across the Parliament. Source: ABC News.
Labor faces showdown over home supports for older Australians
Labor is facing its first Senate showdown of the new term, with an unlikely political alliance pushing to expedite the delivery of home supports for older Australians languishing on a waitlist. Source: ABC News.