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Number of elderly people waiting on home care package doubles
The number of Australians waiting for a home care package has increased to more than 68,000, with departmental officials conceding it is becoming harder to access the scheme. Source: ABC News.
Southern Cross plan to look after our common home
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT has taken a significant stride in its commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability this Laudato Si’ Week (May 19-26) with the launch of its first action plan.
Budget fails to address aged care, health pressures
Catholic Health Australia has criticised the Albanese Government for delaying essential aged care reforms and ignoring the private hospital system in its federal Budget yesterday.
Catholic Health Australia urges Government to pursue aged care reform
Catholic Health Australia has called on the Albanese Government to pursue aged care reform to safeguard quality and dignified care for older Australians.
St Vincent’s aged care chefs make a meal of global competitors
When you think of food served in an aged care home, a show-stopping meal of seafood paella and rice pudding with creme brulee probably doesn’t spring to mind. Source: The Age.
Wait times for aged care support blow out under Labor
Older Australians are waiting for up to 12 months for home aged care services as the sector accuses Labor of taking its foot off the pedal ahead of the Budget. Source: The Australian.
Government proposes delay in wage rise for health care workers
The Albanese Government has flagged budgetary pressure for proposing a delay to aged care worker pay rises awarded by the Fair Work Commission. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector calls on private health insurers to fund care at home
Catholic Health Australia is calling on private health insurers to fund care at home, saying millions of Australians are missing out on crucial services while insurers make record profits. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector calls for more consultation on draft Aged Care Act
Catholic Health Australia supports further consultation on the draft Aged Care Act before the legislation is introduced to federal Parliament.