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Health sector issues warning over growing waitlist for home care packages
The growing waitlist for home care packages risks thousands of hospital beds being taken up by elderly people experiencing otherwise avoidable complications or falls without adequate support, providers have warned. Source: The Australian.
Need for reform of aged care system has reached a critical point
The journey toward a reformed aged care system in Australia has reached a critical juncture, writes Catholic Health Australia’s Alex Lynch.
Labor warned aged care changes risk squeezing out poorer Australians
Labor’s changes to Australia’s aged care system risk squeezing out elderly people with limited financial means, an industry leader has warned, as advocates call for action to strengthen the reforms. Source: Guardian Australia.
Government urged to release more home care packages
A prominent member of the taskforce advising on Labor’s aged care reforms has come out publicly to warn that the federal Government is not releasing enough home care packages, putting at risk tens of thousands of elderly Australians. Source: The Australian.
Diocese event tackles issues of elder abuse, reform and ageism
With aged care reforms on the national agenda, the Wollongong Diocese is taking the lead locally, hosting a “Ageing with Confidence” community event to support older people and drive conversation about ageing well. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.
Catholic sector backs decision to delay Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to delay the implementation of the Aged Care Act until November 1, to ensure providers and clients have sufficient time to transition to the new Support at Home program.
Aged care breakthrough restores health and mental health
When Gillian Edwards arrived at Calvary Haydon Aged Care in Canberra last year following a debilitating stroke, the 89-year-old could not sit straight or move the right side of her body. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic organisations welcome reappointment of Labor ministers
Major Catholic organisations have congratulated the Albanese Government ministerial appointments for the education, social services, health and aged care sectors.
‘Business as usual’ as Knights hand over custodianship of aged care provider
The custodianship of Tasmania’s largest aged care provider has been transferred from the Tasmanian Knights of the Southern Cross to the Hobart Archdiocese.