Flu vaccines mandatory in aged care
The Federal Government has mandated flu vaccines for aged care workers, with all facilities required to offer vaccinations to staff.
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Government launches Safety Commission
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the national Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, which will oversee aged care regulation, compliance and complaints handling.
Read more >New reporting requirement for community care sector
The Department of Health has announced that Commonwealth Home Support Program providers will be required to submit an annual report on their wellness approach.
Read more >Home Care Manager reduces travel expenses for South West Community Care
By utilising Home Care Manager and Mobile Care Worker software, West Australian community care provider South West Community Care reduced travel reimbursements by around $5000 per month.
Read more >GP study reveals facility visit blockers
A study has revealed that only 40 per cent of early career GP’s visit residential aged care facilities, sighting lower remuneration and lack of education as the main barriers to entry.
Read more >Industry body calls for urgent funds
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has called on the government to provide an urgent funding injection to the residential aged care sector.
Read more >Court rules against additional service fees
The Federal Court of Australia has declared that residential aged care providers cannot charge additional service fees that are known as ‘asset replacement charges’ or ‘capital refurbishment fees’.
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