Aged Care

State and territory health ministers warn more than 3000 older Australians are languishing in hospital beds with nowhere else to go while awaiting placement in aged care.

The aged care minister wasn't told about revelations his department might have massively underestimated the shortage of workers in the sector, because the modelling was

Australia's shortage of aged care workers is four times larger than previously thought because the federal government bungled its long-term forecasts. Despite

Australians face burgeoning costs to cover the needs of caring for the elderly unless the nation significantly boosts investment in the sector, the chair of a major aged-care

For most Australians, the phrase “aged care” still brings to mind large residential homes, hospital-like corridors, and shared dining halls. But across the country

On a Tuesday afternoon in Melbourne’s west, the dining hall of one aged care home fills with the scent of garlic, lemon and oregano. Volunteers from the local Greek

Australia’s aged care system rests on the shoulders of more than 400,000 workers — nurses, carers, allied health professionals, lifestyle coordinators and domestic

Once-in-a-generation aged care reforms have taken effect, promising to improve the quality of care for older Australians, although industry leaders have issued warnings about

Choosing the right aged care home is one of the most important decisions families can make. It’s not just about finding a comfortable place to live — it’s

Australia’s aged care landscape is evolving rapidly as providers respond to the changing needs and expectations of today’s seniors. Gone are the days when aged

Aged-care providers are screening out older people with high-support needs and ending clients' services without warning because of debts they were unaware of.

Aged care workers will receive more money in their pocket, with a fourth pay rise in three years set to take effect. Wednesday's increase means a level

Shares in Regis Healthcare have plunged after the aged care operator said the government's latest funding package fell short of expectations. Regis said

The aged care sector will be able to handle an expedited rollout of 20,000 home care places, the minister has reassured, despite earlier concerns within the industry.

Older Australians will get access to 20,000 home care packages earlier than planned after major reforms passed federal parliament. The government has brought

If all aged care workers had been trained in donning personal protective equipment, would it have reduced the risk of a deadly virus outbreak? This is the question

There's a push for a national plan to tackle ageism, with the majority of people over 50 demanding better support ahead of the federal election. Six in

Poor leadership, insufficient communication and staff shortages all bubbled to the surface as a deadly wave of COVID-19 swept through an aged-care home, a coroner has found.

1 - What is manual handling training in aged care? In aged care, both residential aged care and community aged care, all workers need to be skilled in safe manual

When Joan* turned 99, her daughter and son-in-law had to finally come to terms with the fact that caring for their beloved mum was becoming difficult. Despite