We need to invest, not ration
The aged care algorithm is rationing the care we should be investing in, writes Kasy Chambers.
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Don’t put AI in the too hard basket
Best practice is already here and it’s all about people, not technology, writes Reuben Jacob.
Feedback sought on dementia-friendly eye care
A consultation underway for a Monash University-developed pathway for people entering aged care is seeking input from a wide cross-section of stakeholders, says lead researcher Dr Marianne Coleman.
Sector quick to applaud CHSP extension
Sector stakeholders have welcomed the extension but called for the redesign to focus on care delivery and investment to ensure the future program can meet its objectives.
Racism persists in aged care
The aged care sector relies heavily on a migrant workforce, but employers are not protecting workers from racism by care recipients and co-workers, providers hear.
Practical tips for navigating NFP pressures
Rising costs and shrinking revenues are widespread across the not-for-profit sector but it’s important that boards take a step back before targeting cost-cutting measures, advises economist Ari Magalhaes.
CHSP funding extended two more years
The Commonwealth Home Support Program will be extended until mid-2029, redesigned, and kept separate from Support at Home, the government has announced.
Senate passes motion to abolish IAT
Penny Allman-Payne says ‘the minister is out of his depth’ and that he has ‘failed categorically to listen to the concerns that have been raised’ during Senate estimates and the inquiry into Support at Home.
Club seeks support for rural model
After 15 years of working on a sustainable aged care solution for its regional community, the Wedderburn Lions Club is inviting government, health, aged care, media and local stakeholders to a forum to move the project forward.
Australian Unity drops community nurse role
The decision signals redundancy for over 80 nurses at the nation's largest home care provider and comes in response to Support at Home program settings and feedback from teams operating under the new program, says Prue Bowden.