August ACAR set to prioritise home care
August 14, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
This month sees the opening of a new round of funding for aged care providers, through a system that’s consistently proven a useful aid. What do you need to know?
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A difficult jigsaw: McCrindle lists challenges for aged care
August 5, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
McCrindle noted that the population of Australians over the age of 65 will reach 4.76 million by 2024, certainly a challenge for the aged care sector.
What are the key challenges in the Australian aged care sector?
July 30, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Aged care facilities across the country have to manage growing populations, sourcing staff with the right skills and finances on a daily basis.
Could a new ‘do tank’ help to implement big ideas in aged care?
July 27, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
A leading Australian think tank could soon apply some of the biggest changes in aged care, converting big ideas in the industry into tangible results for providers.
The funding is flowing in healthcare
July 16, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Queensland and Western Australia have brought forward two new announcements that are a win for the health and aged care sectors.
Review required to meet changing needs of older Australians
July 10, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The next generation of elderly Australians is just around the corner, and according to one industry body, this is something that needs to be considered.
LASA comes forward about cost of aged care
July 8, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The cost of running aged care facilities Down Under is a pertinent issue, so it’s really no surprise that industry bodies come forward on a regular basis.
New rates for a new financial year
July 1, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Happy End of Financial Year! As you might have noticed, the new ACFI rates for FY16 were released yesterday by the Department of Social Services. Previously paid at $208.68, a…
Improving care for our older population
June 20, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Few issues rank as highly as an appropriate level of care as the older population of Australian continues to expand. Has the budget changed anything?
NDIS making a difference in Australia
June 9, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is another crucial program that delivers significant funding to those in need in Australia.