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Catholic sector welcomes start of Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the commencement of the new Aged Care Act this Saturday, describing it as a historic reform that will help deliver quality care to older Australians.
Labor looks to super funds to help fund huge growth in demand
Labor is moving to encourage superannuation funds to invest in the aged care sector to help fund huge growth in demand for services due to an ageing population. Source: The Australian.
Minister issues blunt warning to providers over reforms
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has issued a blunt warning to providers: there are no excuses not to be ready with a new regime that kicks in this week. Source: The West Australian.
Up to 300,000 Australians will be on aged care waitlist by 2030, modelling shows
As many as 300,000 elderly Australians will be on the waitlist for assistance at home by 2030, according to new expert modelling of Australia’s redesigned aged care system. Source: The Guardian.
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.