Superannuation Changes Welcomed by Industry
AUSTRALIA | Following changes to superannuation payments, COTA said more Australians will find it easier to retire under the new laws. Having superannuation paid…
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CHSP Report Highlighted as Milestone
AUSTRALIA | Peak industry bodies have acknowledged a Senate report into CHSP as an important milestone for aged care in Australia. Ageing Australia, COTA…
Assessment Bottlenecks are Delaying Care
ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin said assessment bottlenecks are delaying care, but there is a solution to the problem. The Aged Care Association (ACA)…
Human Oversight of Integrated Assessment Tool Welcomed
AUSTRALIA | Ageing Australia said the introduction of human oversight of integrated assessment tools was a milestone for the industry. Ageing Australia welcomes the…
Funding for Rural and Remote Support
AUSTRALIA | More funding has become available for rural and remote support at home workers, providing essential services across the country. The Australian Government…
Faces Of | Hannah McQueen, Brightly
Hannah McQueen is a proven industry-disruptor who has already built a successful alternative to an entrenched system. Her journey began with a deeply personal…
OPAN Calls for More Assessment Tool Details
AUSTRALIA | OPAN has welcomed changes to the Aged Care Assessment Tool, but said further details were needed in order to safeguard the rights…
Faces Of | Meagan Spicer, Weary Dunlop Village
For Meagan Spicer, stepping into the Village Manager role at Weary Dunlop felt like a natural progression, shaped by the experiences and relationships that…
Culturally Safe Commissioner Announced
AUSTRALIA | A new commissioner has been announced to improve culturally safe aged care, especially for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Older…
Metlifecare’s Fairway Gardens Officially Opens
Metlifecare’s latest village, Fairway Gardens, was officially opened by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in East Auckland. Metlifecare has officially opened its newest…
Fair Repayments Petition Gains 41,000 Signatures
Consumer NZ said that an influx of signatures has joined the call for fair repayments for retirement village residents. The petition has urged the…
Ōtau Ridge Achieves Green Star Certification
Ōtau Ridge retirement village has achieved the globally recognised Green Star Communities certification for its sustainable measures. Metlifecare’s Ōtau Ridge retirement village in Clevedon…