Aged Care Minister: An RN in aged care 99% of the time: what does DOHAC's data show?
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Aged Care Minister: An RN in aged care 99% of the time: what does DOHAC's data show?
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells on 20 March repeated there is a Registered Nurse (RN) onsite in aged care 24/7 99% of the time. However, February 24/7 RN data by the Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC) paints a more complex picture, with nearly one in four small rural towns failing to meet the 24/7 RN requirement. The Minister's claim is true if taking the average percentage of reported hours an RN was on site and on duty 99.25% of the tim…
Changes ahead in aged care
Australia’s aged care system is undergoing significant reforms aimed at enhancing in-home support services for older Australians. The new Support at Home program is set to replace the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP) in July 2025. The goal? Simpler, more flexible care that better meets individual needs. Understanding the Support at Home Program The Support at Home program aims to offer a more streamlined sy…
“Failure is not an option” – Ageing Australia calls on all parties to urgently prioritise aged care - Aged Care Insite
Australia's aged care peak body has made a call to the major parties ahead of the upcoming federal election, demanding the sector's reform remains a national priority, no matter the outcome on May 3. In a statement, Ageing Australia has highlighted three key areas needing urgent attention: addressing the ongoing workforce crisis increasing support for providers during transition to the new Aged Care Act improving access to care for all Australi…
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